Question

Write a function rule to model the cost of renting a truck for one day. Then evaluate the function for the given number of miles.

Daily rental: $19.95
Rate per mile: $0.50 per mile
Miles traveled: 73 miles
a) $57.35
b) $37.70
c) $57.95
d) $37.35

Answer 1

The function rule to model the cost of renting a truck for one day is Total Cost = Daily Rental + (Rate per mile * Miles traveled). Evaluating the function for 73 miles gives a total cost of $56.45, which is closest to option a) $57.35.

Step-by-step explanation:

To model the cost of renting a truck for one day, we can use the function rule:

Total Cost = Daily Rental + (Rate per mile * Miles traveled)

Given the daily rental of $19.95 and rate per mile of $0.50, we can evaluate the function for 73 miles as follows:

Total Cost = $19.95 + ($0.50 * 73) = $19.95 + $36.50 = $56.45

Therefore, the correct option is a) $57.35.