Write a function rule for finding the amount of daily pay, p, in the following situation: A bus driver gets paid $85 each day plus $0.15 per mile, m.

Then calculate the total pay if the bus driver drives 10 miles, 35 miles, 100 miles, and 250 miles

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Ariana Stark

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25 March, 23:22

Write a function rule for finding the amount of daily pay, p, in the following situation: A bus driver gets paid $85 each day plus $0.15 per mile, m.

Then calculate the total pay if the bus driver drives 10 miles, 35 miles, 100 miles, and 250 miles

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Yasmine York · Answer 1

1) Total pay = $85 + ($0.15/mile) m, where m is the # of miles driven.

2) 10 miles: $85 + $1.50 = $86.50

35 miles: $85 + $5.25 = $90.25

100 miles: $85 + $15 = $100

250 miles: $85 + $37.50 = $122.50

Write a function rule for finding the amount of daily pay, p, in the following situation: A bus driver gets paid $85 each day plus $0.15 per mile, m.Then calculate the total pay if the bus driver drives 10 miles, 35 miles, 100 miles, and 250 miles

Write a function rule for finding the amount of daily pay, p, in the following situation: A bus driver gets paid $85 each day plus $0.15 per mile, m.

Then calculate the total pay if the bus driver drives 10 miles, 35 miles, 100 miles, and 250 miles