Laura has an electrical problem at her home. She has called both Ace Electric
Company and Boone Electric Company to find
out how much they charge for repairs. Ace
Electric Company charges a flat fee of $50.00
plus $15.00 per hour. Boone Electric
Company charges $10.00 per hour plus a flat
fee of $75.00. If x represents the number of
hours worked and is the total amount
charged, which system of equations models
this situation?
A:
(y=65x
18=85x
C:
(y =15x – 50
y=10x - 75
=–
(y =15x + 50
B:
=10x + 75
D:
y = 50x +15
= 75x +10
.