Question

A sightseeing company charges $16.75 for a scooter rental, plus an additional $5.50 per hour that the scooter is rented. Partial hour

rentals are allowed. The total charge for a certain rental is $30.50.
How long was the scooter rented?
Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

2.5

Explanation:

13.75 / 5.5 = 2.5

Answer 2

2.5 hours

Explanation:

The cost of the rental - the scooter rental = 30.50 - 16.75, which equals 13.75.

Divide the additional per hour by that number.

13.75 / 5.5 = 2.5

Therefore, the scooter was rented for 2.5 hours.