Question

deshaun rented a truck for one day. there was a base fee of $16.95, and there was an additional charge of $0.83 for each mile driven. deshaun had to pay $233.58 when he returned the truck. for how many miles did he drive the truck?
□ miles

Explanation:

Step1: Find total mileage cost

Subtract base fee from total cost: $233.58 - 16.95 = 216.63$

Step2: Calculate miles driven

Divide mileage cost by per - mile rate: $\frac{216.63}{0.83}=261$

Answer:

261