Q8. - Algebra 1

Question

Read each question. Then fill in the correct answer on the answer document provided by your teacher or on a sheet of paper.

Aaron charges $\mathrm{\backslash (}15$ to mow the lawn and $\backslash )10$ per hour for other gardening work. Which expression represents his earnings?

A $10h$

B $15h$

C $15h+10$

D $15+10h$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The expression for his earnings is $15+10h$.

Step 1. Given information.

Aaron charges $\$15$ to mow the lawn and $\$10$ per $r$ hour for other gardening work.

Step 2. To find the expression.

Suppose the working hour is h.

His earnings are the sum of the charges to mow the lawn and the charges in his total working hours.

Thus, the expression is $15+10h$

Step 3. Conclusion.

Therefore, the expression for his earnings is $15+10h$.

Hence, the correct option is D.