Question

To grow grass in Mel Smith's yard, a landscaper estimates he'll need 55 pounds of grass seed. Each pound will cost Mel $1.83. The landscaper will also charge Mel six hours of labor at $12.50 per hour. If Mel pays early, he'll be entitled to a cash discount of $3.50. Assuming Mel takes advantage of the discount, how much does he pay the landscaper?

Answer 1

$172.15

Explanation:

From the question the weight of estimated grass seed required is 55 pounds.

The cost of each pound is $1.83

This implies that, the cost of 55 pounds

`= 1.83 *55`

`= \$100.65`

The landscaper charges Mel $12.50 per hour.

So, the cost of the man working for six hours

`=12.50 *6`

`= \$75.00`

Assuming Mel takes advantage of discount, then his cost reduces by $3.50.

The amount he pays to the landscaper

`= (100.65 + 75.00) -3.50.`

`=\$172.15`

Answer 2

Answer: $ 172.15

Explanation:

First we calculate the cost of the seeds:

55 pounds of grass seeds.

Each pound will cost Mel $ 1.83

`55 * 1.83 = \$ 100.65`

Now we calculate the cost of working hours

The landscaper will charge Mel 6 hours of work at $ 12.50 per hour

`12.50 * 6 = \$ 75`

We know they offer a discount of $ 3.50.

So the total expense is:

`\$100.65 + \$75 - \$3.50 = \$\ 172.15`