document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=723699>Question 723699</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi!  I have to write an algebraic equation with clearly defined variables to represent the cost of each option.  I also have to be able to graph the equation in excel.   Here is my word problem:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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?  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can you help me write the appropriate equation for this problem.  Thanks so much .  </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #443278 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=443278\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A working parent is looking for child care for their child. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Day care A (a home-based option) charges a flat rate of $5 per hour. <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A(h = 5h where h is number of hours<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If the parent works 50 hours per week which option is the best value for the money? <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cost for 50 hrs in one week:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A(50) = 5*50 = $250.00<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B(50) = 100 + 10(50-40) = 100 + 100 = $200.00<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.\r<BR>\n" );
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