Question

A repairman charges $55 for a home visit plus $45 per hour for the time he spends making repairs. How many hours did he work if he was paid $212.50 for a home visit? Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

3.5 hours

Explanation:

First, we can subtract 55 from 212.50 which equals 157.5.

Then we divide 157.5/45 which is 3.5

He worked 3 hours and 30 minutes

3.5 hours

Answer 2

3.5

Explanation: