SOLUTION: If I am charged 20 cents per mile over 300 miles, and I have a flat rate of 83.00 dollars, how many miles would I have to travel for me to be charged 100 dollars?

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Question 738728: If I am charged 20 cents per mile over 300 miles, and I have a flat rate of 83.00 dollars, how many miles would I have to travel for me to be charged 100 dollars?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100-83=17
.2x=17
2x=170
x=85
300+85=385 miles