Question

An auto mechanic charges (C) an initial fee of $50 and then $40 per hour. If (h) represents hours, how much will the mechanic charge if they worked 10 hours in one day?

$450
$400
$550
None of these choices are correct.

Answer 1

The auto mechanic would charge a total of $450 for 10 hours of work, calculated by adding the initial fee of $50 to the hourly rate of $40 multiplied by 10 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

The auto mechanic charges an initial fee of $50, and then an additional $40 per hour. To calculate the total charge for 10 hours of work, we use the equation C = 50 + 40h, where C represents the total charge and h represents the hours worked.

Substituting 10 hours into the equation, we get:

C = 50 + 40(10)

C = 50 + 400

C = $450

Therefore, the mechanic will charge $450 for 10 hours of work in one day.