Question

1. a landscaper charges $45 per hour with a $30 travel fee. write the equation for total charges ( c ) based on hours ( h ) worked.

a. ( c = 75h )
b. ( c = 45h + 30 )
c. ( c = 30h + 45 )
d. ( c = 45 + 30h )

Explanation:

Step1: Identify variable cost

The hourly charge is $45, so variable cost = $45h$

Step2: Identify fixed cost

The travel fee is a fixed $30

Step3: Sum costs for total charge

Total cost $C$ = variable cost + fixed cost, so $C = 45h + 30$

Answer:

b. $C = 45h + 30$