Question

A car rental company offers two plans for renting a car. Plan A: $30 per day and 18 cents per mile Plan B: $66 per day with free unlimited mileage How many miles would you need to drive for plan B to save you money

Answer 1

Answer:

200 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up a cost equation for each plan using x for miles.

Set the equations equal.

Solve for x, the miles.

For a 1 day rental.

Plan A:

C = 0.18x + 30

Plan B:

C = 66

0.18x + 30 = 66

0.18x = 36

x = 36/0.18

x = 200

Answer: 200 miles