Question

A plumber charges $45 for a service call plus $25 for each hour that he is working at a customer’s house. If he conducts a service call that takes 3 hours, what will the customer’s bill be?

Answer 1

The answer is $120. $45 + $25×3= 120

Answer 2

The customer's bill would be $120.00

Explanation:

A plumber charges for a service call = $45.00

He charges for each hour that he works at customer's house = $25.00

He conducts a service call that takes 3 hours, customer's bill would be

= 45 + ( 25 × 3 )

= 45 + 75

= $120.00

The customer's bill would be $120.00