Solve the Problem. -Juanita Is Having Her Yard Landscaped. She Obtained an Estimate

question 193

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Juanita is having her yard landscaped. She obtained an estimate from two landscaping companies. Company A gave an estimate of $210 for materials and equipment rental plus $45 per hour for labor. Company B gave and
Estimate of $315 for materials and equipment rental plus $30 per hour for labor. If 7 hours of labor are required,
Which estimate is lower?

• A) Company A' estimate is lower
• B) Company B' estimate is lower
• C) Both estimates are the same
• D) There is not enough information to determine which estimate is lower.

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