Question

George is comparing the cost for two moving companies. At company A, he would pay $600 plus $52 per hour. At company B he would play $720 plus $40 per hour. After how many hours would the total amount paid be the same at both companies? What would that amount be?

Answer 1

A:

600 + 52x

B

720 + 40x

720 + 40x = 52x + 600

12x = 120

x = 10

after 10 hours they'd both be paid the same

600 + 52 • 10 = 600 + 520 = $1120