SOLUTION: The ABC Company charges $75 a day plus $0.05 a mile to rent a car. How many miles did Mrs. Kiley drive if she paid $92.40 to rent a car for one day?

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Question 912895: The ABC Company charges $75 a day plus $0.05 a mile to rent a car. How many miles did Mrs. Kiley drive if she paid $92.40 to rent a car for one day?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the miles driven
75 + .05x = 92.40
x = 17.40/.05 = 348mi
And.. checking
$75 + $17.40 = $92.40