Question

Arlene is comparing the prices of two truck rental companies. Company A charges $7 per hour and an additional $30 as service charges. Company B charges $8 per hour and an additional $40 as service charges.
Part A: Write an equation to represent each company's total charges for renting a truck for a certain number of hours. For both equations (one for Company A and one for Company B), define the variable used. (4 points)

Part B: Which company would charge less for renting a truck for 8 hours? Justify your answer. (3 points)

Part C: How much money is saved by using the services of Company A instead of Company B to rent a truck for 2 hours?

Answer 1

Answer:

Part A: 7n + 30= -5 and 8n + 40= 16

Part B: 7(8) + 30= 86 and 8(8) + 40= 104

Part C: Company A saves you 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

Company A: 7n + 30

Company B: 8n + 40

7n + 30= -5       8n + 40= 16

7(8) +30= 86     8(8) +40= 104

7(2) + 30= 44    8(2) + 40= 56

56 - 44= 12