Final answer:
Colton can afford to rent a car for one day at $72.37 and drive 275 miles at $0.06 per mile, with the total cost being $88.87, which is within his $450 budget.
Step-by-step explanation:
Can Colton rent a car within his budget?
To determine if Colton can rent a car within his $450 budget, we need to calculate the total cost of renting a car for a day and driving it for 275 miles. The daily rental rate is $72.37, and the company charges $0.06 per mile. Let's calculate the cost for the miles he plans to drive:
- Mileage cost = 275 miles * $0.06/mile = $16.50
- Daily rental cost = $72.37
- Total cost = Mileage cost + Daily rental cost
- = $16.50 + $72.37 = $88.87
Now that we have the total cost for one day, we can compare it with Colton's budget:
- Colton's budget = $450
- Can he afford the rental? Yes, because $88.87 is less than $450.
Colton can rent the car for one day and drive the planned miles without exceeding his budget of $450.