Question

Which electrician would be cheaper to hire for 3 hours? 8 hours? Why

Electrician A charges $35 per hour and a $100 consultation fee.
Electrician B charges $40 per hour and a $70 consultation fee.

Answer 1

3 hour: electrician B because you would save $15

8 hour: electrician A because you would save $10

Explanation:

35×3+100=205 vs 40×3+70=190

b is 15 dollars less

35×8+100=380 vs 40×3+70=390

a is 10 dollars less