Raymond B. answered 01/25/22
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
140 + .4M = 70 +.5M
.1M = 70
M = 700 miles
700x.4 = 280. 280+140 = 420
700x.5 = 350. 350+ 70 = 420
Use the truck 700 miles in one day and the costs are the same
Blake T.
asked 01/25/22A truck can be rented from Company A for 140$ a day plus .40$ per mile. Company B charges 70$ a day plus .50$ per mile to rent the same truck. Find the number of miles in a day at which the rental costs for Company A and Company B are the same.
Raymond B. answered 01/25/22
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
140 + .4M = 70 +.5M
.1M = 70
M = 700 miles
700x.4 = 280. 280+140 = 420
700x.5 = 350. 350+ 70 = 420
Use the truck 700 miles in one day and the costs are the same
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