The Total Earnings of a Worker Are Represented by E

question 44

Multiple Choice

The total earnings of a worker are represented by E = 150 + $12(24 − L) ,where E is earnings and L is the number of hours of leisure.How much will the worker earn if he takes 16 hours of leisure per day?

• A) $96
• B) $246
• C) $278
• D) $342

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