A truck can be rented from Company A for $120 a day plus $0.30 per mile. Company B charges $60 a day plus $0.70 per mile to rent the same truck. How many miles must be driven in a day to make the rental cost for Company A a better deal than Company B's? For Company A to have a better deal, the truck must be driven more than miles per day.

A truck can be rented from Company A for $120 a day plus $0.30 per mile. Company B charges $60 a day plus $0.70 per mile to rent the same truck. How many miles must be driven in a day to make the rental cost for Company A a better deal than Company B's? For Company A to have a better deal, the truck must be driven more than miles per day.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.2: Solve Systems Of Equations By Substitution

Problem 5.48TI: Kenneth currently sells suits for company A at a salary of $22,000 plus a $10 commission for each...

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