SOLUTION: You compare prices of limousines for the spring dance. Company A charges a $250 fee plus $130 for each hour you use the limo. For a similar limo, Company B charges a $125 fee plus

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Question 1107269: You compare prices of limousines for the spring dance. Company A charges a $250 fee plus $130 for each hour you use the limo. For a similar limo, Company B charges a $125 fee plus $155 for each hour. After how many hours of use will Company B cost more than Company A?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two linear equations for cost

y, cost
m, price per hour
x, how many hours
b, fixed charge part of the cost
y=mx+b


Company A:
y=130x%2B250

Company B:
y=155x%2B125


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After how many hours of use will Company B cost more than Company A?
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