SOLUTION: Matthew can rent a Subaru from Starry Car Rental for $31.19 per day plus 47 cents per mile. He can get the same car from Ocean Car Rental for $48.57 per day plus 36 cents per mile.

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Question 1057354: Matthew can rent a Subaru from Starry Car Rental for $31.19 per day plus 47 cents per mile. He can get the same car from Ocean Car Rental for $48.57 per day plus 36 cents per mile. How much will he pay when Starry and Ocean will cost the same? Write your answer using a $.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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31.19%2B0.47M=48.57%2B0.36M
0.11M=17.38
M=158
Since they're equal, use either,
T=31.19%2B0.47%28158%29
T%2B31.19%2B74.26
T=105.45