Question

Craig earns $2.50 per hour plus $3.50 for each haircut he gives.He worked 7 hours and gave 4 haircuts. How much did he earn?a. $31.50b. $168c. $46d. $17.50

Answer 1

Craig earns $2.50 per hour plus $3.50 for each hair cut he gives.

He worked for 7 hours.

In hour basis, he earned

$2.50\times7=17.5$

He gave 4 hair cuts.

For 4 haircuts, he earned

$3.50\times4=14$

So, he total earned

$17.5+14=31.5$

Hence, the correct option is (A).