SOLUTION: The smiths need a babysitter for New Years Eve. They will leave at 4pm and expect to return at 3am.Jolina charged twice her hourly rate after midnight. Should the Smiths hire Danie

Question 1137663: The smiths need a babysitter for New Years Eve. They will leave at 4pm and expect to return at 3am.Jolina charged twice her hourly rate after midnight. Should the Smiths hire Daniella or Jolina? show your work please.
Hint: Daniella charges a flat fee of $10.00 for transportation plus $5.00 per hour.
Jolina: charges $7.50 per hour and double after midnight.
Thanks :)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 pm to 3 am is hrs
4 pm to 12 am is hrs
12 am to 3 am is hrs
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Let = charge for babysitting
Jolina's equation:

Daniella's equation:

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Daniella is cheaper

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