Question

Tiffany rented a canoe at the park for a fixed charge of $2.50 plus $1.50 per hour. She wants to stay out on the

water as long as possible,
How many hours can she use the boat and spend a maximum of $7.00
2.5 hours
3 hours
4 hours
4.5 hours

Answer 1

(b) 3 hours

Explanation:

You want the amount of time Tiffany can rent a canoe if her charges are $7, calculated as $2.50 + 1.50 per hour.

Equation

An equation for the time Tiffany can rent is ...

cost = fixed charge + hourly charge × hours

7 = 2.50 + 1.50 × hours . . . . . . use the given numbers

4.50 = 1.50 × hours . . . . . . . . . subtract 2.50

3 = hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 1.50

Tiffany can use the boat for 3 hours if she can pay $7 for rental.