AlgebraEasy–MediumDays of car hire from a total cost
Algebra practice question
A car hire costs 45 dollars per day plus a one-time fee of 25 dollars. Ana paid 250 dollars in total. For how many days did she hire the car?
Answer: 5
250 − 25 = 225, and 225/45 = 5.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 4
- 4 subtracts 25 twice.
- If you answered 6
- 6 rounds 250/45 up without removing the fee.
- If you answered 225
- 225 stops at the cost of the days.
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