Question 38770
Tom's pay:
y = 5x + .15(5000)
y = 5x + 750
Bob;s pay:
y = 9x + .1(5000)
y = 9x + 500
Combine:
{{{y - 9x = 500}}}
+
{{{-y + 5x = -750}}}
=
{{{-4x = -250}}}
{{{x = 62.5}}}
Tom would be paid more until 62.5 hours, then Bob will be paid more.