Question

Suppose a lawyer charges a retainer (upfront cost) of $850 and an hourly rate of $215 per billable hour. Explain whether 4.5 billable hours for a total cost of $1,817.50 is a viable solution.(1 point) Responses No, because the number of hours is not a whole number. No, because the number of hours is not a whole number. No, because a false statement occurs for this solution. No, because a false statement occurs for this solution. No, because the number of dollars is not a whole number. No, because the number of dollars is not a whole number. Yes, because a true statement occurs for this solution. Yes, because a true statement occurs for this solution.

Answer 1

Yes, because a true statement occurs for this solution. The total cost of $1,817.50 is a viable solution as it includes the retainer fee of $850 and the billable hours at a rate of $215 per hour for 4.5 hours.