Question

Sam needs a web designer. Designer A is offering her services for an initial $500 in addition to $100 per hour. Designer B is offering her service for an initial $600 in addition to $50 per hour. Till how many hours company B will be cheaper option for him?

Answer 1

2 hours

Explanation:

Let's denote the amount of time we need to find out, t.

=> 600 + 50t < 500 + 100t

or 600 - 500 < 100t - 50t

or 100 < 50t

or 100/50 < t

or t > 2

=> After 2 hours, company B will be cheaper option than company A