carter developed a video game people can play on their phones. he contacts two software testing companies…

carter developed a video game people can play on their phones. he contacts two software testing companies about testing his game for bugs. mint testers would have 5 testers play for 15 hours each at $16 per hour, plus $250 to write a bug report. game smashers would have 4 testers play for 20 hours each at $20 per hour and provide the report for free. which company will save carter the most money? a) mint testers b) game smashers c) the companies cost the same amount of money. d) none of the above

carter developed a video game people can play on their phones. he contacts two software testing companies about testing his game for bugs. mint testers would have 5 testers play for 15 hours each at $16 per hour, plus $250 to write a bug report. game smashers would have 4 testers play for 20 hours each at $20 per hour and provide the report for free. which company will save carter the most money? a) mint testers b) game smashers c) the companies cost the same amount of money. d) none of the above

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate cost of Mint Testers

Number of testers is 5, hours per tester is 15, rate per hour is $16 and fixed - cost is $250. Cost of Mint Testers = (5\times15\times16 + 250) [ \begin{align*} &5\times15\times16+250\ =&5\times240 + 250\ =&1200+250\ =&1450 \end{align*} ]

Step2: Calculate cost of Game Smashers

Number of testers is 4, hours per tester is 20, rate per hour is $20. Cost of Game Smashers = (4\times20\times20) [ \begin{align*} &4\times20\times20\ =&4\times400\ =&1600 \end{align*} ]

Step3: Compare costs

Since (1450<1600), Mint Testers is cheaper.

Answer:

A. Mint Testers