SOLUTION: The basic fine for speeding is $15, to which is added $3 for each mile per hour (mph) over the speed limit of 55 mph. Sally had to pay a $72 fine for speeding. For what speed, in m
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Question 1073492: The basic fine for speeding is $15, to which is added $3 for each mile per hour (mph) over the speed limit of 55 mph. Sally had to pay a $72 fine for speeding. For what speed, in miles per hour, was Silly charged?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The speed OVER the limit was = 24 - 5 = 19 miles per hour.
Silly's speed was 55 + 19 = 74 mph.
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