Asked by lynn
Henry is going to rent a truck for one day. There are two companies he can choose from, and they have the following prices.
Company A charges an initial fee of
$25
and an additional
80
cents for every mile driven.
Company B charges an initial fee of
$44
and an additional
60
cents for every mile driven.
For what mileages will Company A charge less than Company B?
Company A charges an initial fee of
$25
and an additional
80
cents for every mile driven.
Company B charges an initial fee of
$44
and an additional
60
cents for every mile driven.
For what mileages will Company A charge less than Company B?
Answers
Answered by
Reiny
A: cost = 25 + .8x
B: cost = 44 + .6x
set them equal to find out when the cost is the same.
then decide when A is cheaper
B: cost = 44 + .6x
set them equal to find out when the cost is the same.
then decide when A is cheaper
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