The library charges $0.50 for each week that a book is overdue. If a library book is 14 weeks overdue, what will the late fee be? Write an equation and find the Fee (f

Answer 1

To find the late fee, we can write an equation using the given information.

Let's assume the late fee for a book that is overdue by x weeks is f.

According to the library policy, the late fee is $0.50 for each week that a book is overdue. So, for x weeks, the fee would be 0.50x.

Now we are given that the book is 14 weeks overdue.

Therefore, the equation becomes:
f = 0.50 * 14

Simplifying this equation, we find:
f = 7

So, the late fee for a book that is 14 weeks overdue would be $7.