Johnny's Plumbing Service charges a service fee of $57 in addition to $17 per hour for repairs. Bill's Plumbing Service does not charge a service fee but does charge $25 per hour for repairs. If a repair takes 7.5 hours, which company offers the better price? Justify your answer.

Johnny's Plumbing Service charges a service fee of $57 in addition to $17 per hour for repairs. Bill's Plumbing Service does not charge a service fee but does charge $25 per hour for repairs. If a repair takes 7.5 hours, which company offers the better price? Justify your answer.

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