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Question 661279: I have a problem to solve. This is the problem:
"Carol renter a car for a day. The charge was $16 plus 5c(cents) a kilometer. If the total charge was $27.90, how many kilometers did she drive?"
Thanks in advance!

Answer by T-Maree(17) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$27.90 - $16 = $11.90
11.90 / 0.05 = 238
therefore Carol travelled 238 kms