Question

Josh rents a kayak at a nearby state park. He pays a flat rate of $12.99 plus $3.75 for each hour that he spends in the water. How much did Josh spend if he was on the river for 4 1 2 hours?

Answer 1

$29.87

Explanation:

Josh's fee is $12.99 plus $3.75 for each of 4.5 hours, so is ...

$12.99 + 3.75×4.5 = $29.865 ≈ $29.87

Josh spent $29.87.