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The price per person of renting a bus varies inversely with the number of people renting the bus. It costs $20.00 per person if 56 p
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The price per person of renting a bus varies inversely with the number of people renting the bus. It costs $20.00 per person if 56 people rent the bus. How much will it cost per person if 58 people rent the bus? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The price per person of renting a bus varies inversely with the number of people renting the bus. It costs $20.00 per person if 56 people rent the bus.
How much will it cost per person if 58 people rent the bus?
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Let x = cost per person if 58 people rent the bus
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Find the original total cost of the bus. 20 * 56 = $1120
x = = $19.31 per person
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You can also use an inverse ratio equation =
58x = 1120
cross multiply
x =
x = 19.31
