Question

8 8. A bike rental shop charges a one-time fee of $8 plus an hourly fee to rent a bike. Dan paid $24.50 to rent abike for 5/2 hours. What is the bike shop's hourly fee in dollarsA. $3.00B. $4.45C. $5.50D. $8.00

Answer 1

the fix charges is C = 8$

the variable chages is, 24.50 for 5 1/2 , = 11/2 hr

let the bike rent is R $ per hour

the equation is,

R x 11/2 + 8 = 24.50

R x 11/2 = 24.50 - 8

R = 16.5 x 2 / 11

R = 33/11

R = 3

thus, the answer is R = 3 option A