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Break-Even Points

Question 9 • LJISD-TX-Precalculus-B-CR

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 neighbor would charge $39.c.Mary should hire her neighbor; 3 hours of labor would cost $39, while the landscaping service would charge $30.d.Mary should hire her neighbor; 3 hours of labor would cost $30, while the landscaping service would charge $39.

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A
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