Question

The amount Tom the plumber charges, in pounds, can be worked out using the following rule:
MULTIPLY THE NUMBER OF HOURS HE WORKS BY 35. ADD 50 TO YOUR ANSWER.

The cost of working for H hours is T pounds. Write down a formula for T in terms of H.

Answer 1

Answer

T = 35H + 50

Step-by-step explanation:

We know his hourly pay is 35 dollars, and thus we go 35 times H, we have to add onto his total pay by the amount he takes up front, like if you plan a buffet the caterer would charge a fee upfront, then some money per plate. Since we know our final answer is T we get T = 35H + 50

With 50 being the fee