What is the variable

A painting company charges a $250 base fee plus $16 per hour. Another company charges a $210 base fee plus $18 an hour

The variables in this statement are as follows:

- Base fee for the first painting company: $250
- Hourly rate for the first painting company: $16
- Base fee for the second painting company: $210
- Hourly rate for the second painting company: $18

The variable in this scenario would typically represent the number of hours of painting work required.