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Mark ogara rented a truck from Avis Rent-A-Car for the weekend(2 day). The base rental price was $29.95 per day plus 141 2 cents per mile. Mark drove 410.85 miles.how much does mark owe?

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Answer:

$610.0702

Explanation:

Base rental price = $29.95

Price per mile = 141.2 cents

Total miles driven = 410.85 miles

Mile : Price per mile

1 : 141.2 cents

410.85 : x

Cross multiply

x = 410.85 x 141.2

x = 58012.02 cents

Converts cents to dollars

1 cent = 0.01 dollar

58012.02 cents = $580.1202

Total amount owed = base rate + price per mile

Total amount owed = $29.95 + $580.1202

Total amount owed = $610.0702

Therefore, Mark owes $610.0702 for driving 410.85 miles.

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