The table shows how much a shop charges a customer for renting a scooter.
Time |
Charges |
First hour |
$3.50 |
Every additional 12 hour |
$1.50 |
Elyse paid $15.50 for renting a scooter starting from 12 00. What would be the latest time she must return the scooter to the shop?
Amount that Elyse paid for all the additional
12 hours
= 15.50 - 3.50
= $12
Number of sets of additional
12 hours
= 12 ÷ 1.50
= 8
Total additional time that Elyse paid for
= 8 x
12= 4 h
Total time that Elyse paid for
= 1 + 4
= 5 h
5 h after 12 00 = 17 00
Latest time that Elyse must return the scooter to the shop: 17 00
Answer(s): 17 00