Question

Veronica needs to hire carpenters and masons to renovate her house. She needs 9 laborers to finish the work, and has saved $2150 to pay for the laborers. Carpenters charge $250 and masons charge $225 for a day's work. How many carpenters and masons can she hire?

A 5 carpenters and 3 masons


B 5 carpenters and 4 masons


C 4 carpenters and 5 masons


D 3 carpenters and 6 masons

Answer 1

Answer: B. 5 carpenters and 4 masons. Is $2,150

Explanation:

250 • 5 = 1,250

225 • 4 = 900

1,250 + 900 = 2,150

$2,150