Question

PROBLEM 1. A student has a bus pass with a bus pass with a balance of $60. Each time the

student rides a bus, the balance on the bus pass decreases by $2.25.
A) Write an expression for the balance on the student's bus pass after N rides:
Balance:
B) Use this expression (or other method) to find maximum amount of rides the student can
take using this bus pass. SHOW YOUR WORK.

Answer 1

A) 60 - 2.25N

B) 60 - 2.25N = 0

(9/4)N = 60

N = 135 rides