A plumber charges customers $48 for each hour worked plus an additional $9 for travel. If h represents the number of hours worked, which of the following expressions could be used to calculate the plumber's total charge in dollars?
A)48 + 9 + h
B)48 x 9 x h
C)48 + (9 x h)
D)(48 x 9) + h
E)(48 x h) + 9

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total charge is calculated by multiplying the hourly rate ($48) by the number of hours worked (h) and then adding the travel charge ($9). This is represented by the expression (48 x h) + 9.

A Plumber Charges Customers $48 for Each Hour Worked Plus