The total cost c a painter charges to paint a house depends on the number h of hours it takes to paint the house. This situation can be represented by the function rule c = 15h + 245. What is the total cost if the painter works for 30.25 hours?

A) $245.00
B) $453.75
C) $572.75
D) $698.75

Question

The total cost c a painter charges to paint a house depends on the number h of hours it takes to paint the house. This situation can be represented by the function rule c = 15h + 245. What is the total cost if the painter works for 30.25 hours?

A) $245.00
B) $453.75
C) $572.75
D) $698.75

anonymous · Answer

c=(15)(30.25)+245

The rules of operations tells you to multipy 15 times 30.25 first and then add the 245.

anonymous · Answer

So D) $698.75