A certain psychologist charges $25 more for the first hour of therapy than for each additional hour....
A certain psychologist charges $25 more for the first hour of therapy than for each additional hour. If the total charge to a patient who receives 5 hours of therapy is $250, what is the total charge to a patient who receives only 2 hours of therapy ?
Answer/Solution
$115
Steps/Work
Let the charge for first hour = x+25
then charge for each additional hour = x
x+25 + 4x = 250
=> 5x = 225
=> x = 45
Total charge for patient for 3 hours of therapy = x+25 + x = 2x+25
= 115 $
Answer A
then charge for each additional hour = x
x+25 + 4x = 250
=> 5x = 225
=> x = 45
Total charge for patient for 3 hours of therapy = x+25 + x = 2x+25
= 115 $
Answer A