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Phil has budgeted $120 to rent a car during his weeklong vacation. At the rate of $40 for the week plus $0.10 per mile, how many miles can he drive the car and stay within his budget?​

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Answer:

1000 miles

Explanation:

User Ketsy
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Answer: 800 miles

Step-by-step explanation: His budget is $120

He then spends $40 for the week

So that is $80 that he has left

Each mile is only $0.10, so you divide $80 by $0.10

After dividing you get 800

That means that he can drive for 800 miles and still stay within his budget

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