SOLUTION: Mirandas financial aid stipulates that her tuition not exceed $1200. If her college charges a $90 registration fee plus $375 per course, what is the greatest number of courses for

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Question 134099: Mirandas financial aid stipulates that her tuition not exceed $1200. If her college charges a $90 registration fee plus $375 per course, what is the greatest number of courses for which Miranda can register?
I got 3 courses...am i right?????
Thank you for your help.

Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
total cost is 90+%2B+375x
set that equal to 1200
1200+=+90+%2B+375x
1110+=+375+x
2.96 = x
She can only fund 2 courses. She needs an extra $15 to get the third one.