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 is the painter works for 30.25?

$245.00
$453.75
$572.75
$691.75

Can you please tell me step-by-step, not just the answer?

Answer 1

So just plu in h = 30.25 into your formula.

Answer 2

Do i divide?

Answer 3

Divide 30.25 on both sides?

Answer 4

who needs paint when u hav swag

Answer 5

The formula says c = 15h + 245

what does 15h + 245 mean? That means 15 times h and then add 245

Answer 6

So plug in h = 30.25

Answer 7

But wouldn't I need to get h, the variable, by itself?

Answer 8

C is the total cost. We are not solving for h, we know h.

Answer 9

So would it be.. $691.75?

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

Thank you :)

Answer 12

698.75, sorry.