Question

Mike and Joe are both plumbers. Mike charges an initial fee of $100 plus an hourly fee of $60. Joe charges an initial fee of $50 plus a $75 hourly fee. Write an equation for each person to show how much they charge for h hours worked. If Mike and Joe each have 3-hour jobs, who earns more money? How much more? Type your answers below

Answer 1

mike earns more money, $5 more

Explanation:

100+60(3)=280

50+75(3)=275

Answer 2

MIKE 100+(60*3)=280

JOE 50+(75*3)=275

MIKE MAKES MORE MONEY

Explanation:

multiply their hourly fee and number of hours.