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Question 9 • EF Math 12 1st Nine Weeks

The receipt for repairs on Victor’s car is shown below:Auto Repair#111Auto LaneLana, TX 78787InvoiceDate: July 7ItemAmountParts Brake Fluid$6.00Wheel Cylinder$28.50Rear Brake Shoes$20.00Front Brake Pads$15.00Shop Supplies$2.50Labor3.5 hoursTotal$272.00What hourly rate does the repair shop charge for labor? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer
A
$57.00 per hour
B
$57.14 per hour
C
$57.28 per hour
D
$56.00 per hour

Explanation

Add the listed parts and supplies: $6.00 + $28.50 + $20.00 + $15.00 + $2.50 = $72.00. Subtract that from the $272.00 total to find the labor charge: $272.00 − $72.00 = $200.00. Divide by 3.5 hours: $200.00 ÷ 3.5 ≈ $57.14 per hour, so the correct choice is $57.14 per hour.

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