Question

Hertz rents a compact car at a daily rate of $21.95 plus $0.23 per mile. Avis rents a compact car for $24.95 plus $0.19 per mile. For what mileage, m, is the total cost, c, the same?

Answer 1

Hertz= 0.23m+21.95
Avis= 0.19m+24.95
0.23m+21.95=0.19m+24.95
subtract 21.95 both sides
0.23m= 0.19m+3
subtract 0.19m both sides
0.04m=3
divide both by 0.04
m=75.


At 75 miles, the cost of either cab would be equal. If needed, the cost at that time would be $39.20.