Miguel rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $17.95, and there was an additional charge of 72 cents for each mile driven. Miguel had to pay $130.27 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?
Question
Question
Miguel rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $17.95, and there was an additional charge of 72 cents for each mile driven. Miguel had to pay $130.27 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?
ANSWER
× = 156
Based on the given conditions,
formulate:
17.95 + 72 100 = 130.27
2 Solve the equation:
17.95 + 72 × 100 = 130.27
× = 156