Which graph is used to model piece rate pay?

To model piece rate pay, a **piecewise function graph** is often used. In this type of graph, the x-axis typically represents the number of units produced (or pieces completed), while the y-axis represents the total pay earned. In a piece rate pay system, workers are paid a fixed amount for each unit they produce. The graph will show a linear relationship where the slope represents the piece rate (the amount paid per unit). As the number of units produced increases, the total pay increases proportionally, resulting in a straight line that starts at the origin (0,0) and rises at a constant rate. If there are different rates for different ranges of production (for example, a higher rate after a certain number of pieces), the graph may have segments with different slopes, creating a piecewise linear function. Each segment would represent a different pay rate for a specific range of production.