SOLUTION: A rental car was driven 480 miles total. How many days was the car kept if the total rental fee was $126 and the rental rate was $9 plus .15 cents per mile driven?

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Question 883074: A rental car was driven 480 miles total. How many days was the car kept if the total rental fee was $126 and the rental rate was $9 plus .15 cents per mile driven?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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480 miles at .15 = $72
Total fee of $126 - $72 = $54
$54 / $9 per day = 6 days