Question

Arlene is comparing the prices of two truck rental companies. Company A charges $7 per hour and an additional $30 as service charges. Company B charges $8 per hour and an additional $40 as service charges.

Part A: Write an equation to represent each company's total charges for renting a truck for a certain number of hours. For both equations (one for Company A and one for Company B), define the variable used. (4 points)

Part B: Which company would charge less for renting a truck for 8 hours? Justify your answer. (3 points)

Part C: How much money is saved by using the services of Company A instead of Company B to rent a truck for 2 hours? (3 points)

Answer 1

Part A:
Company A: $7 per hour +$30 service charge =money spent
Company B: $8 per hour +$40 service charge =money spent

Part B:
Company A: $7(8)+$30 = $86
Company B: $8(8)+$40 = $104

Part C:
Company A: $7(2)+$30 = $44
Company B: $8(2)+$40 = $56
You would save $12 if you use Company A instead of Company B's truck rental.