A bicycle rental company charges $15 to rent a bike, plus $5 for each hour the bike is rented. How much does it cost to rent a bike for 3 hours?

Question

A bicycle rental company charges $15 to rent a bike, plus $5 for each hour the bike is rented. How much does it cost to rent a bike for 3 hours?

Answer 1

Hi Gver;

$15 + ($5)(3 hours)

$15+$15=$30

Answer 2

Hi Gver! I can help you with this math problem.

 

First, you know that $15 is a fixed cost that you have to pay just for renting a bike. In addition to that, you have to pay $5 an hour for each hour you use the bike. Since you use the bike 3 hours, you have to multiply 3 hours times $5 per hour. 3 times 5 equals 15. So you have to add this $15 to the $15 that is the fixed cost of renting a bike. 15 + 15=30. So the answer is $30.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Sincerely, Elana

High School Math Tutor

Oviedo, Florida