The total earnings of a worker are represented by E = 150 + $12(24 − L),where E is earnings and L is the number of hours of leisure.How much will the worker earn if he takes 16 hours of leisure per day?
A) $96
B) $246
C) $278
D) $342

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Substituting L = 16 into the equation E = 150 + $12(24 − L) gives E = 150 + $12(24 − 16) = 150 + $12(8) = 150 + $96 = $246.

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