Question

Austin is comparing the prices of two truck rental companies. Company A charges $4 per hour and an additional $70 as service charges. Company B charges $5 per hour and an additional $60 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 6 hours? Justify your answer. (3 points) Part C: How much money is saved by using the services of Company B instead of Company A to rent a truck for 7 hours? (3 points)

Answer 1

A= 6x4=24+70= $94
B=6x5=30+60=$90
So if you rented a truck for 6 hours, you are saving $4 by using Company B.
A=4x7=28+70=$98
B=5x7=35+60=$95
So if you rent a truck for 7 hours, Company B would save you $3.