The table shows how much a shop charges a customer for renting a paddle boat.
Time |
Charges |
First hour |
$12.50 |
Every additional 12 hour |
$5.50 |
Sarah paid $45.50 for renting a paddle boat starting from 12 00. What would be the latest time she must return the paddle boat to the shop?
Amount that Sarah paid for all the additional
12 hours
= 45.50 - 12.50
= $33
Number of sets of additional
12 hours
= 33 ÷ 5.50
= 6
Total additional time that Sarah paid for
= 6 x
12= 3 h
Total time that Sarah paid for
= 1 + 3
= 4 h
4 h after 12 00 = 16 00
Latest time that Sarah must return the paddle boat to the shop: 16 00
Answer(s): 16 00