Question

billys moped shop charges $17 an hour to rent a moped and a helmet . julios shop charges $9 an hour and $16 for the helmet . For what number of hours are the total charges the same at both shops ?

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

Billy's Moped Shop charges $17 per hour for a moped + helmet. Julio's moped shop charges $9 per hour for a moped + $16 upfront for a helmet.

Let x be hours and p be price, let's set up an equation for each.

Billy's equation is 17x = p

Julio's equation is 9x + 16 = p

After 1 hour, Billy's would charge $17 and Julio's would have charged $25. After 2 hours, Billy's would charge $34 and Julio's would charge $34. The answer is 2.

Answer 2

2 HOURS

Explanation:

The 1st hour of Billys moped shop costs $17. While Julios costs $25. But at the second hour mark it Billy's moped shop charges $34 an hour and Julios also charges $34nfor 2 hours of rental.