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algebra

Company A charges $50 plus $10 per hour. Company B charges $20 plus $15 per hour. For how many hours are the costs the same?

A

2

B

10

C

5

D

6

Correct Answer: D

Choice Choice D is the correct answer.

  1. Set up equation: 10x+50=15x+2010x + 50 = 15x + 20
  2. Subtract 10x: 50=5x+2050 = 5x + 20
  3. Subtract 20: 30=5x30 = 5x
  4. Divide by 5: 6=x6 = x
  5. Verify: 10(6)+50=11010(6) + 50 = 110 and 15(6)+20=11015(6) + 20 = 110

Choice Choice A is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.