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Martha wants to rent a car for a week and and pay no more than $130. How far can she drive if the car rental costs $94 a week plus $.12 a mile? I need help?

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Answer:300

Explanation:

User Neokoenig
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First you should determine how much money she has after the initial charge

130$ - 94$ = 36$

Now you can determine how many miles she can go

36$ ÷ 0.12$ = 300 miles

Finally Check your work

300 miles × 0.12$/mile = 36$
36$ + 94$/week = 130$

Martha can go 300 miles with her 130 dollars
User Mudassar Khani
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