Carlee wants to rent a car for a week and pay no more than $150. If the rental company charges $80 per week plus $.18 per mile. What is the greatest number of miles she can drive the rental car and stay within her budget?

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anonymous · Answer

i got 388.88 but i dont know if i should round to 389 or leave it at 388 ?

btaylor · Answer

80 + .18x < 150
.18x < 70
x < 388.88
Your answer is correct. If you rounded to 389, then she would have gone over budget. So keep it at 388.

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks.