document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1172691>Question 1172691</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Gallagher’s Service Station charges $35 per hour for labor and a towing fee of $30. City Car Service charges $45 per hour for labor with free towing. Find the amount of time for which both companies charge the same amount. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "A formal algebraic solution is fine, and it is appropriate for a beginning algebra student.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "But if a formal solution is not required, you can get some good mental exercise by solving the problem informally, using logical reasoning and simple arithmetic.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The difference between the hourly rates is $45-$35 = $10.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The $30 flat fee from one company is the equivalent of $30/$10 = 3 hours.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "So the cost will be the same from both companies if the job takes 3 hours.<br><BR>\n" );
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