AlgebraEasy–MediumEquation for a bicycle hire
Algebra practice question
A bicycle hire shop charges a fixed $10 plus $4 for each hour. Which equation gives the total charge T, in dollars, for h hours?
- A. T = 10 + 4hCorrect
- B. T = 14h
- C. T = 4 + 10h
- D. T = 10h + 4h
Answer: A. T = 10 + 4h
Fixed 10, plus 4 per hour.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. T = 14h
- This charges $14 every hour with no fixed part.
- C. T = 4 + 10h
- This swaps the fixed charge and the rate.
- D. T = 10h + 4h
- This charges $14 an hour with no fixed part.
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