Question

Iris charges a fee for her consulting services plus an hourly rate that is 15 1times her fee. On a 7-hour job, Iris charged $470. What is her fee and her hourly rate?

Answer 1

let F=fee; R=hourly rate=1.2F ; N=number of hours

Total charge=F+NR

Total charge=F+N(1.2F)

$470=F+7(1.2F)

$470=F+8.4F

$470=9.4F

$50=F ANSWER 1: Her fee is $50

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