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27 May, 23:39

A moving company charges a flat rate of $85 plus and additional $0.17 per mile driven. How far must the company drive to earn at least $100? Round to the nearest mile.

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  1. 27 May, 23:54
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    They get $85 for just getting in the truck and starting the engine.

    To earn $100, they need another $15 for mileage.

    $15 / 0.17 = 88.2 miles

    Rounded to the nearest mile, it's 88 miles (but that still leaves them 4¢ short).
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