The Garners rented a moving van for $59.95 plus $0.50/mi. Before returning the van, they filled the gas tank, which cost $21.50. The total cost for renting the van, including gas was $199.45. To the nearest mile, how many miles did the Garners drive the van?

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The Garners rented a moving van for $59.95 plus $0.50/mi.  Before returning the van, they filled the gas tank, which cost $21.50.  The total cost for renting the van, including gas was $199.45.  To the nearest mile, how many miles did the Garners drive the van?

anonymous · Answer

First subtract the price of gas:$$199.45-21.5=177.95$$Then the base price of renting the moving van:$$177.95-59.95=118$$Then divide by the price per mile:$$118/.5=118/(1/2)=118*(2/1)=118*2=236$$
The Garners drove the van 236 miles.