document.write( "Question 696695: Parking in a student lot costs $2 for the first half hour and $1.25 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 lot for $10 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #429272 by Stitch(470)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The first half hour is $2. \n" ); document.write( "$10 - 2$ = 8$ \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "The remaining time: \n" ); document.write( "$8 / $1.25 = 6.4 \n" ); document.write( "But you are charged for a full hour so you can only afford 6 additional hours\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The longest amount of time taht a stundent can park there for $10 is 6.5 hours. \n" ); document.write( "That is the initial half hour fee plus six additional hours. \n" ); document.write( " |