Question

(Writing Expressions) John charges $20.00 to mow each lawn and $5.00 to cut each bush. He mows x number of lawns and cuts y number of bushes. Which expression shows how much money John will earn? A) (20+5)xy B) 20y + 5x C) 20x + 5y D) (20 + 5) + (x + y)

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Let E(x,y) represent the total earnings.

Then E(x,y) = ($20/lawn)x + ($5/bush)y (Answer D)