Question

A caterer charges $350 for the food for an event. They also charge $15 per hour for the catering service they provide. How many hours did the caterer work if they were paid $425 hours? ______ hours

Answer 1

5 hours

Explanation:

425 = 15x + 350 x = the number of hours worked subtract 350 from both sides of the equation

75 = 15x Divide both sides of the equation by 15

5 = x