Question

Parking in a student lot cost a $1 for the first half hour and $1.25 for each hour therafter. A partial hour is charged the same as a full hour. What is the longest time the student can park in the lot for $8 ?

Answer 1

so it would be 1+1.25x=8

Answer 2

so 5.5

Answer 3

or 5.6

Answer 4

but it says a partial hour is charged the same as a full hour

Answer 5

so 5.6