Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Rates

Rates — practice question

The rates below are what a painter, a plumber and an electrician charge for some work carried out for Mr Sharma. Painter: $35 per hour. Plumber: Fixed charge $40 plus $26.50 per hour. Electrician: $48 per hour for the first 2 hours then $32 per hour.
(a)[1]

Calculate the amount Mr Sharma pays to the painter.

(b)[2]

Calculate the number of hours the plumber works.

(c)[2]

Calculate the number of hours for which the electrician works.

(d)[2]

Write down the ratio of the amounts Mr Sharma pays to the painter, the plumber and the electrician. Give your answer in its lowest terms.

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