SOLUTION: solving application problems: parking in a student lot costs 1$ for the first half an hour and 1.75$ for each hour thereafter. A partial hour is charged the same as a full hour. Wh

Question 986474: solving application problems: parking in a student lot costs 1$ for the first half an hour and 1.75$ for each hour thereafter. A partial hour is charged the same as a full hour. What is the longest time that a student can park in this parking lot for 7$
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Divide 6 by 1.75, round down, then add 1/2 hour.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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