A car rented for $29 per day plus $.08 per mile. Julia paid $46.12 for a one-day rental. How far did she drive?
1 Answer
Feb 1, 2016
Julia drove 214 miles.
Explanation:
$46.12-$29 = $17.12
The daily rate is $29. Julia paid an additional $17.12 for the miles that she drove, at a cost of $.08 per mile.
$17.12 divided by $.08 = 214, therefore, Julia drove 214 miles.
