Question

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At Smith’s bike rentals it cost $17 to rent a bike for three hours how many hours of bike does a customer get per dollar??

Answer 1

Explanation:

`\sf\longmapsto \: \$ 17 = 3 \: hours`

`\sf\longmapsto \: \$ 1 = x`

Now, Solve x–

`\sf\longmapsto17x = 3`

`\sf\longmapsto \: x = (3)/(17) \: hours \: per \: dollar`

Therefore,for 3/17 hours of bike a customer get per dollar.

Answer 2

• 3/17 hours per dollar

Explanation:

Use the ratio below:

• $17 → 3 hours
• $1 → x

Solve for x:

• 17x = 3
• x = 3/17