Question

Jeff's Car Service has a $55 fee to inspect a car. They also charge $20 per hour for any work, w, plus the cost of parts, p. A. Create an expression which represents the total amount Jeff's Car Service charges for a repair job, including the inspection fee. B. Solve the expression for 2.5 hours of labor and $75.50 in parts.

Answer 1

A). $(55 + 20w + p)

B). $180.50

Explanation:

A). Fees to inspect a car = $55

Per hour charges for any work = $20

Therefore, charges of 'w' hours of work = $20w

Cost of parts = $p

Total cost of a repair job = $(55 + 20w + p)

B). If w = 2.5 hours and p = $75.50

From the expression,

Total cost of the work = $[55 + (20×2.5) + 75.50]

= $(55 + 50 + 75.50)

= $180.50