Question

Jim rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of 17.99 , and there was an additional charge of 92 cents for each mile driven. Jim had to pay 161.51 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

Answer 1

He drove 156 miles

Explanation:

The total cost of the truck is the base fee plus the miles drive times the cost per mile

Total cost = 17.99 + .92m

161.51 = 17.99 + .92m

Subtract 17.99 from each side

161.51-17.99 = 17.99- 17.99 + .92m

143.52 = .92m

Divide each side by .92

143.52/.92 = .92m/.92

156 = m

He drove 156 miles