Solve the following worded problems. Introduce and define variables. Set up your working equation/s as needed. 1. A contractor who does not meet the deadline on the construction of a building is fined P8,000.00 per day for each of the first ten days of extra time, and for each additional day thereafter the fine is increased by P1,600.00 each day. If the contractor is fined P201,600.00, by how much extra days was the construction time delayed?

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Solve the following worded problems. Introduce and define variables. Set up your working equation/s as needed.

1. A contractor who does not meet the deadline on the construction of a building is fined P8,000.00 per day for each of the first ten days of extra time, and for each additional day thereafter the fine is increased by P1,600.00 each day. If the contractor is fined P201,600.00, by how much extra days
was the construction time delayed?

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