Question

Ms.Salgado needs to have her car repaired but does not want to spend more than $375 for the repairs. The mechanic says that the part needed for the repair will cost $100 and the labor will cost an additional $40 per hour. Which inequality below represents the greatest number of hours mechanic can work without exceeding ms. Salgado’s budget?

Answer 1

6 hours without exceeding

Explanation:

7 hours goes over

100+40x7=380

6 hours is under

100+40x6=340