SOLUTION: Hi, Here is my word problem: A working parent is looking for child care for their child. Day care A (a home-based option) charges a flat rate of $5 per hour. Day care B (a cente

Question 727625: Hi, Here is my word problem:
A working parent is looking for child care for their child. Day care A (a home-based option) charges a flat rate of $5 per hour. Day care B (a center based option) charges a fixed rate of $100 per week and $10.00 per hour for any time over 40 hours per week. If the parent works 50 hours per week which option is the best value for the money?
I need The solution of the system of equations in ordered-pair notation.
I also need to graph the equation so could you do an example graph for me with the solution and ordered pair labeled.
Thanks so much!

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A working parent is looking for child care for their child. Day care A (a home-based option) charges a flat rate of $5 per hour. Day care B (a center based option) charges a fixed rate of $100 per week and $10.00 per hour for any time over 40 hours per week. If the parent works 50 hours per week which option is the best value for the money?
I need The solution of the system of equations in ordered-pair notation.
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A(x) = 5x
B(x) = 100 + 10(x-40) for x >= 40
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A(50) = 5*50 = $250
B(50) = 100 + 10*10 = $200
B is the best option for x = 50.
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Solution: (60,300)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
I also need to graph the equation so could you do an example graph for me with the solution and ordered pair labeled.

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