Question

The formula for working out the cost of hiring a canoe is : cost=£15+6* number of hours. Megan paid £27 to hire a canoe. How long did she hire the canoe for

Answer 1

Megan hired the canoe for 2 hours

Explanation:

Given:

Cost(h) = 6h+15 = 27

Solution

6h+15 = 27

6h = 27-15 = 12

h = 2