Question

One car rental agency charges $0.29 per mile plus a $10 weekly fee. Another rental agency charges $0.35 per mile with no fee. You need to rent a car for three weeks.

Part A: Write and solve an equation to find the number of miles for which both agencies will charge the same.
Part B: Which agency offers the better deal if you plan to drive at least 1000 miles during the three weeks? Explain your answer.

Answer 1



Explanation:

0.29 x 1000 = 290

Plus the 10 dollar fee for 3 weeks is 30

290+30 = 320

A cost 30 dollars less than B which cost 350 dollars