SOLUTION: A shuttle service taking skiers to a ski area charges $8 per person each way. Four skiers are debating whether to take the shuttle bus or rent a car for $45 plus $.25 per mile. Ass

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Question 591229: A shuttle service taking skiers to a ski area charges $8 per person each way. Four skiers are debating whether to take the shuttle bus or rent a car for $45 plus $.25 per mile. Assuming that the skiers will share the cost of the car and that they want the least expensive method of transportation, how far away is the ski area if they choose to take the shuttle service? I know the answer is more than 38 miles.
8*2*4<45 + .25X
64<45 +.25X
I don't understand how you get 9.5<.25X and not 19 <.25X?? Please Help!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the $.25 per mile is for the distance to the ski area AND BACK

8 * 2 * 4 < 45 + .25(2x)