Answer:
When the number of hours t is less than 5 hours, Company A is cheaper than Company B
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of hours be represented by t
For Company A
Company A charges $45 per hour and a $150 equipment fee.
150 + 45t
For Company B
Company B charges $35 per hour and a $200 equipment fee.
200 + 35t
Write an equation for each situation, in terms of t,t, and determine
The interval of hours,t, for which Company A is cheaper than Company B is given as:
Company A < Company B
Hence:
150 + 45t < 200 + 35t
Collecting like terms
45t - 35t < 200 - 150
10t < 50
t< 50/10
t < 5
When the number of hours t is less than 5 hours, Company A is cheaper than Company B
