Question

Find an expression in simplest form for the verbal description The total pay for twelve hours of work at a base of p per hour plus a temporary raise of $3.50 per hour

Answer 1

Total pay=12p+42

Explanation:

From the information given, the total pay for twelve hours of work would be the result of adding the base per hour plus $3.50 that is the temporary raise and multiplying this for the number of hours. Based on this, the expression in simplest form is:

Total pay=(p+3.50)*12

Total pay=12p+42