Parking in a student parking lot costs 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 a student can park for $9.00?

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Parking in a student parking lot costs 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 a student can park for $9.00?
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Ms. Sue · Answer

9 - 2 = 7 >> first half hour 7/1.75 = 4 4 1/2 hours

Ruth · Answer

You are an angel, thank you so much.

Ms. Sue · Answer

You're very welcome.