Question

his week, Michael collected $468 for delivering newspapers. He had 40 repeat customers and 18 new ones. As an incentive, he charged the new subscribers $3 less than the repeat customers. If x represents the amount Michael collects from each repeat customer, which equation models this problem? What is the fee Michael charges each new subscriber?

Answer 1

Answer:

$6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the amount Michael collects from each repeat customer

Since we are given that he charged the new subscribers $3 less than the repeat customers.

So, amount collects from each new customer = x-3

Since he had 40 repeated customers

So, the amount Michael collects from 40 repeat customer = $40x

Since he has 18 new customers

So, amount Michael collects from 18 new customer =$18(x-3)

We are also given that his week, Michael collected $468 for delivering newspapers.

Answer 2

Answer:

$6

40x+ 18 (x-3) = 468