Question

. Nina rented a car and was charged a daily rate of $45.00 plus $0.40 per mile. The bill for one day was $62.00. How many miles did Nina drive?

Answer 1

@nenadmatematika

Answer 2

62.00 - 45.00 = 7.00 (additional amount paid)
7.00/0.40 = 17.5 miles

Answer 3

but wait 62-45 is 17 dollars not 7

Answer 4

@Brooke3001: Yes, that's right. Anyway sheena1 gave the correct solution approach, just apply 17 rather than 7.

Answer 5

thx jerico :)