Question

A moving company charges a flat rate of $85 plus and additional $.17 per mile driven. How far must the company drive to earn @ least $100? Round to the nearest mile.
number of miles ---- x
85 + .17x > 100
.17x > 15
x > 88.23..

Must drive at least 89 miles

(it said to round off to nearest mile, BUT
at 88 miles , they have not earned $100
.17(88) + 85 = 99.96 )

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