Let x be the mileage driven.
For Company A, the cost is a flat rate of $90 regardless of mileage.
For Company B, the cost is $55 + $0.70x.
We need to find the mileage at which Company A's cost is less than Company B's cost:
$90 < $55 + $0.70x
$35 < $0.70x
50 < x
Therefore, Company A will charge less than Company B for any mileage greater than 50 miles.
Ravi 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 $90 and allows unlimited mileage. Company B has an initial fee of $55 and charges an additional $0.70 for every mile driven. For what mileage will Company A charge less than Company B?
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