Mary’s yard is a mess. She needs to hire someone to prune her trees and shrubs. A landscaping service she calls quotes her a price of $15 consultation fee plus $8 an hour for the actual work. Mary’s neighbor has offered to help her out. She doesn’t charge a consultation fee, but does charge $10 an hour for her work.

Who do you think Mary should hire for a 3-hour job and why?
a.

Mary should hire the landscaping service; 3 hours of labor would cost $23, while the neighbor would charge $30.
b.

Mary should hire the landscaping service; 3 hours of labor would cost $30, while the neighb

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Mary’s yard is a mess. She needs to hire someone to prune her trees and shrubs. A landscaping service she calls quotes her a price of $15 consultation fee plus $8 an hour for the actual work. Mary’s neighbor has offered to help her out. She doesn’t charge a consultation fee, but does charge $10 an hour for her work.

Who do you think Mary should hire for a 3-hour job and why?
a.
	
Mary should hire the landscaping service; 3 hours of labor would cost $23, while the neighbor would charge $30.
b.
	
Mary should hire the landscaping service; 3 hours of labor would cost $30, while the neighb