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Will it cost more to rent from Company A or Company B if "Ali" rents the bounce house for 3 hours? 5 hours? 10 hours?

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Answer:

3 HOURS : company A costs more

5 HOURS : Cost is the same

10 HOURS : Company B costs more

Explanation:

Company A :

Rental fee = $100

Hourly rate = $20

Company B:

Hourly rate = $40

Cost of renting a bounce house from each company for h hours ;

Company A:

Total cost = 100 + 20h

Company B:

Total cost = 40h

If h = 3

Company A:

100 + 20(3) = $160

Company B:

40(3) = $120

FOR h = 5;

Company A:

100 + 20(5) = $200

Company B:

40(5) = $200

FOR h = 10;

Company A:

100 + 20(10) = $300

Company B:

40(10) = $400

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