Question

Jose rented a truck for one day. There was a bose fee of $19.95, and there was an additional charge of 84 cents for each mile driven. Jose had to pay $220.71 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the number of miles = x

C ost = Base + 0.84x

Cost = 220.71 dollars

Base = 19.95

220.71 = 19.95 + 0.84x Subtract 19.95 from both sides

220,71 - 19.95 = 0.84 x Combine

200.76 = 0.84x Divide by 0,84

200.76/0.84 = x

x = 239 miles.

Remark: The trick to this question is to make sure that total Cost, the Base amount, and cost / mile are all in dollars. Don't mix and match.