Question

11. MONEY You earn 8x + 7y dollars for working x hours at a restaurant and y hours at a bus

station. How much do you earn for working 12 hours at the restaurant and 16 hours at the bus

station?

Answer 1

$208

Explanation:

Total amount earned is given as:= 8x + 7y

The number of hours worked at a restaurant = x hours

The number of hours worked at a bus

station = y hours

How much do you earn for working 12 hours at the restaurant and 16 hours at the bus station?

= 8(12) + 7(16)

=96 + 112

= $208