Question

Samir can rent a moving truck
from Company A for $135 plus
$0.50 per mile or from Company B
for $125 plus $0.70 per mile. Which
statement is true?

Renting from Company A will
always be cheaper.
B Renting from Company B will
always be cheaper.
C Renting from both companies
will cost the same if Samir drives
the truck 50 miles.
D Renting from Company B will be
cheaper if Samir drives the truck
100 miles.

Answer 1

Based on the calculation below, renting from both companies will cost the same if Samir drives the truck 50 miles.

How do we compare the cost of renting a moving truck?

The answer to this question can be found by using the miles Samir drives in options C and D as follows:

If Samir drives the truck 50 miles, we have:

Total rent if Company A is used = $135 + ($0.50 * Number of miles) = $135 + ($0.50 * 50) = $160

Total rent if  Company B is used = $125 + ($0.70 * Number of miles) = $125 + ($0.70 * 50) = $160

If Samir drives the truck 100 miles, we have:

Total rent if Company A is used = $135 + ($0.50 * Number of miles) = $135 + ($0.50 * 100) = $185

Total rent if Company B is used = $125 + ($0.70 * Number of miles) = $125 + ($0.70 * 100) = $195

From the calculation above, it can be seen that option C is the correct option.

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