Question

Bernice uses the equation C = 2h + 8 to find the total cost, C, in dollars, of renting a boat for h hours. If Bernice does not spend more than $32, what is the maximum number of hours she can rent the boat?

a 8
b 12
c 20
d 22​

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Since she's not spending more than $32, the equation is 2h + 8 ≤ 32.

Isolate h to find the maximum number of hours she can rent the boat:

2h + 8 ≤ 32

First, subtract 8 from both sides.

2h ≤ 16

Then divide both sides by 2.

h ≤ 8

h, the number of hours, must be less than or equal to 8, so 8 is the maximum number of hours Bernice can rent the boat for.