Chris's landscaping bill is $380. The plants cost $212, and the labor costs $48 per hour. How many hours did the landscaper work?

Question

Chris's landscaping bill is $380. The plants cost $212, and the labor costs $48 per hour. How many hours did the landscaper work?

Answer 1

let x=labor hours

 

48x+212=380

48x=380-212

48x=168

x=3.5

 

3.5hours