Question

Emile wants to rent a power washer to clean the siding of his house. There is an equipment charge of $23, and a rental fee of $12 per hour. If Emile can spend no more than $75, for how many hours can he rent the power washer?

Answer 1

4 hrs

Explanation:

you already start out with 75 - 23 = $52

divide 12 into 52 --> 4.333

so emile can only use the power washer for 4 hrs

Answer 2

4 hours

Explanation:

$23 of charge

$12 per hour

23 + 12 = 35

35 + 12 = 47

47 + 12 = 59

59 + 12 = 71

How many 12's were listed? : 4

If Emile can only spend $75 then she can rent it for up to 4 hours and only spend $71.