Joseph will have a 200-foot-long fence installed around his yard

Joseph will have a 200-foot-long fence installed around his yard. The A+ Fence Company charges a $500.00 fee, plus a set amount per foot of fence. The A+ Fence Company has given Joseph an estimate of $2,200.00 to install the fence around his yard. What is the set amount per foot of fence?

1. $04.00
2. $04.80
3. $08.50
4. $11.00
5. $13.50

Answer

The correct option is C.

You can find the set amount per foot of fence by subtracting the $500.00 fee from the estimate given.

$2,200.00 - $500.00 = $1,700

Now, divide the result by 200 ft.

$1,700/200 ft = $8.50 per foot of fence.

Alternatively,

Let the amount per foot of fence be x.

Total estimate = Fees + (Amount per ft) x (Number of ft)

2200 = 500 + 200x

200x = 1700

x = 8.5