Question

Carlos rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $19.99, and there was an additional charge of 86 cents for each mile driven. Carlos had to pay $201.45 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

Answer 1

Answer: 211 miles

Step-by-step explanation: An equation for this could be:

base fee + additional charge (miles driven) = total charge

19.99 + 0.86(x) = 201.45

0.86(x) = 201.45 - 19.99

0.86(x) = 181.46

x = $\frac{181.46}{0.86}$ = 211 miles