Raymond B. answered 10/29/22
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
46 + .6m =< 30 + .8m
16 < .2m
16/.2 = 80 < m
80 miles or more and Plan A is less expensive than Plan B
at 80 miles, both cost $94, at more than 80 miles, A is cheaper
Nate L.
asked 10/28/22Bob is going to rent a truck for one day. There are two companies he can choose from, and they have the following prices.
Company A charges an initial fee of $46
and an additional 60
cents for every mile driven.
Company B charges an initial fee of $30
and an additional 80
cents for every mile driven.
For what mileages will Company A charge less than Company B?
Write your answer as an inequality, using m
for the number of miles driven.
Raymond B. answered 10/29/22
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
46 + .6m =< 30 + .8m
16 < .2m
16/.2 = 80 < m
80 miles or more and Plan A is less expensive than Plan B
at 80 miles, both cost $94, at more than 80 miles, A is cheaper
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