Question

Lei is renting a paddle board from a local shop that charges a $12 fee, plus an hourly rate of $8.50. For how long can Lei rent a paddle board if she pays a total of $80?

Answer 1

8 hours.

Explanation:

80 = 12 + 8.5t where t is the time rented in hours

8.5t = 80 - 12 = 68

t = 68/8.5

= 8 hours.