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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 the mechanic can work without exceeding Ms. Salgado's budget?



User AndyC
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Answer:

The mechanic will need to finish in 4 hours.

Explanation:

100+40=140

40+40=80

40+40=80

40

140 +80 + 80+ 40= 340

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