Question

The parking meter charges $2 for the first hour, then $0.75 for each hour thereafter. Nate only has $5. How many hours can he park?

Answer 1

First, we will subtract the first hour which is $2 from $5

$5 - $2 = $3

$3 / 0.75 = 4

Hours he can park = 4 + 1 = 5 hours