<PRE><B>Question 723699</B>
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. 
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A(h = 5h where h is number of hours
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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.
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If the parent works 50 hours per week which option is the best value for the money? 
Cost for 50 hrs in one week:
A(50) = 5*50 = $250.00
B(50) = 100 + 10(50-40) = 100 + 100 = $200.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.


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