Question

Write an algebraic expression that represents the following situation: An Uber driver earn $15 per hour driving per day, but also spends $20 a day on gas. Let h represent the number of hours driven in a day. Write an expression for the amount of profit an Uber driver earns in one day.

Answer 1

h * $15 - $20

Explanation:

h - number of hours per day

$15 - earnings per hour

$20 cost per day

h * $15 - gross earnings per day

h * $15 - $20 - net earnings per day