Question

Manuel rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $14.95, and there was an additional charge of 87 cents for each mile driven. Manuel had to pay $248.98 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

Answer 1

base fee 14.95

0.87 cents per mile

 total  =248.98

248.98-14.95 = 234.03

234.03/0.87 =269 miles