SOLUTION: Boris rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $17.95 , and there was an additional charge of 82 cents for each mile driven. Boris had to pay $192.61 when he

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Question 1029809: Boris rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of
$17.95
, and there was an additional charge of
82
cents for each mile driven. Boris had to pay
$192.61
when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
$192.61 - base fee
$192.61 - $17.95
= $174.66
Divide remaining amount by the
cost per mile.
$174.66/$0.82
= 213.
Boris drove 213 miles.
Hope this helps :-)