Question

Write the correct equation for the following statement and then solve for the given number of

miles.


You decide to rent a limo for prom. The rate is $200 plus $5 per mile
traveled. Write an equation to calculate your total cost (c) at the end of
the evening for a given number of miles (m).




If you travel 45 miles what will be your total bill at the end
of the evening?

Answer 1

$425

Explanation:

You want the cost of a 45 mile trip in a limo that costs $200 plus $5 per mile.

Mileage cost

The cost of each mile is $5, so the cost of 45 of them will be ...

45 × $5 = $225

Total cost

There is a one-time charge of $200 added to the mileage charge, so the total cost will be ...

total bill = $200 + mileage bill

total bill = $200 +225 = $425

The total bill will be $425.