SOLUTION: Mr. Newman needs some repair work done on his truck. He gets two estimates for the repairs. Itza-Reck Autos charges $162 for parts and $32 per hour for labor. Cars-R-Us will charge

Question 91158: Mr. Newman needs some repair work done on his truck. He gets two estimates for the repairs. Itza-Reck Autos charges $162 for parts and $32 per hour for labor. Cars-R-Us will charge $144 for parts and $35 per hour for labor. Which is the better deal?
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY HOURS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR WORK FROM EACH ESTIMATOR.
162+32X=? WHERE X IS THE NUMBER OF HOURS FOR THE REPAIRS.
144+35X=?
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IF X=1 THEN 162+32=194 & 144+35=179 ITZA BEST.
IF X=5 THEN 162+32*5=162+160=322 & 144+35*5=144+175=319 ITZA BEST.
IF X=8 THEN 162+32*8=162+256=418 & 144+35*8=144+280=424 CARS BEST.
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