Find the maximum distance that can be driven to keep the total cost below $50.
Answer to Problem 65PFA
The maximum distance is 26 miles. Option C is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
It costs $30 to rent a moving van plus $0.75 per miles. What is the maximum distance that can be driven to keep the total cost below $50?
Concept Used:
Let the maximum distance that can be driven be x mile.
It costs $30 to rent a moving van plus $0.75 per miles.
Inequality equation:
Calculation:
Inequality equation:
Solve for x, the maximum distance that can be driven.
Thus, the maximum distance is 26 miles. Option C is correct.
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