Use the Five-Step Strategy for Solving Word Problems to Find $\$ 200$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-Sybil is having her yard landscaped. She obtained an estimate from two landscaping companies. Company A gave an estimate of $\$ 200$ for materials and equipment rental plus $\$ 55$ per hour for labor. Company B gave an estimate of $\$ 275$ for materials and equipment rental plus $\$ 40$ per hour for labor. Determine how many hours of labor will be required for the two companies to cost the same.

• A) 5 hours
• B) 4 hours
• C) 8 hours
• D) 9 hours

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Definitions:

Exchange

The act of trading goods, services, or currencies among parties.

Bakery

A bakery is a business establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies.

Exchange

An exchange is a marketplace where securities, commodities, derivatives, and other financial instruments are traded.

Paying Cashier

A cashier responsible for handling cash transactions and payments within a retail or other business environment.