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For each babysitting job, Tamar charges $6 for bus fare plus $8 per hour. She only accepts babysitting jobs if the total charge is at least $30. What is the minimum number of hours for a babysitting job she would accept? 2 and one-half hours 3 hours 4 hours 4 and one-half hours

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The answer is 3 hours

$8 per hour x 3 hours = $24 plus $6 for bus = $30
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