What is the total cost if Frankie wants a tattoo that takes 5 hours and costs $85 an hour for the first three hours and half price for the remaining time?

What is the total cost if Frankie wants a tattoo that takes 5 hours and costs $85 an hour for the first three hours and half price for the remaining time?

• A. $340
• B. $255
• C. $425
• D. $400

Answer: (A)

To determine the total cost for Frankie’s tattoo, we first consider the pricing structure provided. For the first three hours, the cost is $85 per hour. This means for the first three hours, the calculation is straightforward: 3 hours x $85/hour = $255. For the remaining two hours, the cost is half price. Half of $85 is $42.50 per hour. Therefore, the cost for the next two hours is: 2 hours x $42.50/hour = $85. Now, adding both amounts together: $255 (first three hours) + $85 (remaining two hours) = $340. Thus, the total cost for the tattoo is $340, confirming that this choice is accurate based on the breakdown of the hours and the pricing structure given.

To determine the total cost for Frankie’s tattoo, we first consider the pricing structure provided. For the first three hours, the cost is $85 per hour. This means for the first three hours, the calculation is straightforward:

3 hours x $85/hour = $255.

For the remaining two hours, the cost is half price. Half of $85 is $42.50 per hour. Therefore, the cost for the next two hours is:

2 hours x $42.50/hour = $85.

Now, adding both amounts together:

$255 (first three hours) + $85 (remaining two hours) = $340.

Thus, the total cost for the tattoo is $340, confirming that this choice is accurate based on the breakdown of the hours and the pricing structure given.