Question

Mike and Joe are both plumbers. Mike chargers initial fee of $100 plus an hourly fee of $60. Joe charges an initial fee of $50 plus an hourly fee of $75. If Mike and Joe have 3-hour jobs, who earns more money? How much more?

Answer 1

Mike earns the most by $5 dollars

Answer 2

Mike 60(3)+100= $280
Joe  75(3)+50= $275
Mike earns more money.
$5 more than Joe