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lets say he gives a hour of consultation at x $/h rate. So x*a=5000

Now option 1:
(x-3)*a=4700
xa-3a=4700
5000-4700=3a
a=100
x=50 (sufficient)

Option 2:
(x+4)*a=1.08*5000
5000(1.08-1)=4a
a=100
x=50 sufficient
hence option D
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If a consultant charges $5,000 for a hours of consultation, and she charges at a constant hourly rate, what is the consultant's hourly rate?

(1) If the consultant's hourly rate had been $3 less, then the cost for the a hours of consultation would have been $300 less.
(2) If the consultant's hourly rate had been $4 more, then the cost for the a hours would have been 8% more.


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