Question

Contractors use the function y = 2.5x + 1.5 to charge their clients for the number of hours they work. Part B A client only has $260 to spend on a contractor. How many full hours can he afford to pay the contractor for?

Answer 1

Your answer would be
Answer:103 hours

Answer 2

103 hours.

Explanation:

2.5x + 1.5 = 260

2.5x = 260 - 1. 5 = 258.5

x = 258.5 / 2.5

= 103.4.