Question

Do Now: The auto repair shop took 2.5 hours to repair Victoria's car. The cost of the partsneeded was $93, and the total bill was $248. What is the repair shop's charge per hourfor labor?

Answer 1

$62

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the shop's charge per hour for labor = x

If the repair of Victoria's car took 2 hours, then:

• Charge for labour = 2.5x

The cost of the part needed = $93

Therefore, the total charge = 2.5x+93

Since her total bill was $248, we have that:

`2.5x+93=248`

We solve the equation above for x.

`\begin{gathered} 2.5x=248-93 \\ 2.5x=155 \\ (2.5x)/(2.5)=(155)/(2.5) \\ x=62 \end{gathered}`

The repair shop's charge per hour for labor is $62.