Question

Alberto is a lawyer and needs to calculate how much to charge a client for his services. He charges $225 for each hour. He spent 2 1/4 hours consulting with the client, 4 1/2 hours researching the client’s case, 3 hours negotiating with the other party’s lawyer, and 3 1/2 hours drawing up and filing court papers. How much will he charge?

Answer 1

$2,475

Step-by-step explanation:

Consulting with the client = 2 1/4 hours

Researching the client’s case = 4 1/2 hours

Negotiating with the other party’s lawyer = 3 hours

Drawing up and filing court papers = 3 1/2 hours

Total hours = 2 1/4 + 4 1/2 + 3 + 3 1/2

= 9/4 + 9/4 + 3 + 7/2

= (9+9+12+14) / 4

= 44/4

= 11 hours

Total hours = 11 hours

Charges per hour = $225

Total charges = Charges per hour × Total hours

= $225 × 11

= $2,475

Total charges = $2,475