Problema Solution
A lawyer charges 200$ per month to be put on retainer for a client. The lawyer also charges an hourly rate of $75 for work done. How many hours does the lawyer have to work for a client,in one month to charge $625
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let 'h' represent the number of hours of work done
625 = 75h + 200
425 = 75h
n = 425/75 = 5 2/3
the lawyer has to work 5 2/3 hours