Computer repair
There are 3 computer repair companies in town. Time for repair is charged at an
hourly rate (fractions of hours are charged at the same rate). Some companies also
charge a callout fee.
Clockwise computers charges for computer repairs as set out in this table:
hours $
1 110
2 170
3 230
4 290
Dellta computers charges $80 per hour.
Epsom computers’ rates are shown in this graph:
500 y
400
300
200
100
x
5 10
You are planning to go into the computer repair business in competition with
Clockwise, Dellta and Espom. How would you price your rates to be competitive with
the other computer repair companies? Fully justify your decision with reference to
the information given above.