SOLUTION: Jacob wants to hang out with friends at the bowling alley. The closest bowling alley he found offers lane rentals for $5.50 per hour from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., prices

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Question 1203458: Jacob wants to hang out with friends at the bowling alley. The closest bowling alley he found offers lane rentals for $5.50 per hour from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., prices jump to $7 per hour. If Jacob rents a lane for 3 hours starting at 4 p.m. how much will he have to pay?
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5 dollars per hour from 10 am to 5 pm
7 dollars an hour after 5 pm.
he rents a lane for 3 hours starting at 4 pm.
from 4 pm to 5 pm he pays 5 dollars.
from 5 pm to 7 pm he pays two times 7 = 14 dollars.
total cost if 5 + 14 = 19 dollars.