Question

Stan needs a mime. Mime A is offering his services for an initial $90 in addition to $25 per hour. Mime Bisoffering her services for an initial $45 in addition to $40 per hour. When will the two mimes charge thesame amount of money?The two mimes will charge the same amount of money afterhours.

Answer 1

Let's define

x: time, in hours

Mime A charges 90 + 25x dollars

Mime B charges 45 + 40x dollars

If both mimes charge the same amount of money:

90 + 25x = 45 + 40x

90 - 45 = 40x - 25x

45 = 15x

45/15 = x

3 = x

The two mimes will charge the same amount of money after 3 hours.