Question

e total cost of a boat rental includes the price per hour plus the cost of one full tank of gas. The table below represents the boat rental fees.

No. of Hours 2 4 6 8
Rental Fee $87 $137 $187 $237

What is the cost for a full tank of gas?
A.
$37
B.
$237
C.
$25
D.
$50

Answer 1

The fee increases by $50 for every 2 hours, so the hourly rate is $25/hour. Let T be the tank cost. For 2 hours: T + 2(25) = 87 → T + 50 = 87 → T = $37.

Answer: A ($37).