Parking in a student lot cost $2.00 for the first half hour and $1.75 for each hour thereafter. A partial hour is charged the same as a full hour. What is the longest time that a student can park in this lot for $8.00.

Question

Parking in a student lot cost $2.00 for the first half hour and $1.75 for each hour thereafter.  A partial hour is charged the same as a full hour.  What is the longest time that a student can park in this lot for $8.00.

Ms. Sue · Answer

8 - 2 = 6 6/1.75 = 3.4 The student can park for 3 1/2 hours