SOLUTION: A moving company charges a flat rate of $85 plus and additional $0.17 per mile driven. How far must the company drive to earn at least $100? Round to the nearest mile.
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Question 717618: A moving company charges a flat rate of $85 plus and additional $0.17 per mile driven. How far must the company drive to earn at least $100? Round to the nearest mile.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
85+.17X>=100
.17X>=100-85
.17X>=15
X>=15/.17
X>=88.24 MILES ANS.
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