SOLUTION: Manuel is going to rent a truck for one day. There are two companies he can choose from, and they have the following prices.
Company A charges an initial fee of
$30
and an add
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Question 1033390: Manuel is going to rent a truck for one day. There are two companies he can choose from, and they have the following prices.
Company A charges an initial fee of
$30
and an additional
60
cents for every mile driven.
Company B charges an initial fee of
$38.50
and an additional
50
cents for every mile driven.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30+0.60x = 38.50+0.50x
0.10x = 8.50
x = 85
Up to 85 miles, Company A is cheaper. At 85 miles they both cost the same. Over 85 miles Company B is cheaper
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