Fun world charges a flat rate of $10.00 per day for stroller rental plus $2.00 per hour the stroller is being used. If the number of hours is represented by "h", which algebraic expression represents the overall rate for "h" hours of stroller rental?

A. 10h

B. 10 + h

C. 10 + 2h

D. 12h

Question

Fun world charges a flat rate of $10.00 per day for stroller rental plus $2.00 per hour the stroller is being used. If the number of hours is represented by "h", which algebraic expression represents the overall rate for "h" hours of stroller rental?

A. 10h

B. 10 + h

 C. 10 + 2h

D. 12h

precal · Answer

A is 10h which means 10 dollars per hour

precal · Answer

B is 10 + h so that is $10 per day and 1h is one dollar per hour

precal · Answer

D is 12h which means 12 dollars per hour
do you see your solution now?

anonymous · Answer

C?

gw2011 · Answer

The solution is 10+2h

anonymous · Answer

The total cost is your initial cost ($10 for the day) plus the cost per hour times how many hours you use it (the $2 times how many hours), so yes, C would be the correct answer here.

precal · Answer

yes but I wanted you to see why it was not the others.  Once you learn to read them, it becomes easier|dw:1345514401030:dw|