Solve the problem.
-Megan is having her yard landscaped. She obtained an estimate from two landscaping companies. Company A gave an estimate of $240 for materials and equipment rental plus $55 per hour for labor.
Company B gave an estimate of $320 for materials and equipment rental plus $45 per hour for labor.
Determine how many hours of labor will be required for the two companies to cost the same.
A)8 hours
B)7 hours
C)11 hours
D)12 hours

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the number of hours where the cost is the same for both companies, set the two cost equations equal to each other and solve for the number of hours (h):Company A: $240 + $55hCompany B: $320 + $45hEquation: $240 + $55h = $320 + $45hSolving for h: $55h - $45h = $320 - $240$10h = $80h = 8 hours

Solve the Problem. -Megan Is Having Her Yard Landscaped. She Obtained an Estimate