Tom wants to rent a truck for two days and pay no more than $300. How far can he drive the truck if the truck rental costs $49 a day plus $0.40 a mile?
Correct answer: B. 505
- A. 490
- B. 505
- C. 520
- D. 535
Explanation
Rent for two days = $49 + $49 = $98 Leftover Fuel Expense = $300 - $98 = $202 Number of miles = Leftover Fuel Expense/Expense per mile = 202/0.4 = 505 miles
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