A rental car company charges a base fee of $46.88 plus $0.79 per mile driven. If x represents the number of miles driven, which of the following equations could be used to find y, the total cost of the bill?

A.

y = $0.79x

B.

y = $0.79x + $46.88

C.

y = $1.09x + $46.88

D.

y = $46.88x + $0.79

Question

Gillian Washington

1 November, 01:04

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Answers (2)

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Haylie Santiago · Answer 1

B., y = $0.79x + $46.88 the base fee is your first payment while 0.79 cents is added to the bill for every mile the rental car is used afterwards

Wifey · Answer 2

B.

y = $0.79x + $46.88

Step-by-step explanation:

total cost of bill = flat rate plus cost per mile times miles driven

y = $46.88 + $0.79 * x

A rental car company charges a base fee of $46.88 plus $0.79 per mile driven. If x represents the number of miles driven, which of the following equations could be used to find y, the total cost of the bill?A.y = $0.79xB.y = $0.79x + $46.88C.y = $1.09x + $46.88D.y = $46.88x + $0.79