The table shows how much a shop charges a customer for renting a scooter.
Time |
Charges |
First hour |
$6.50 |
Every additional 12 hour |
$2.50 |
Jean paid $24 for renting a scooter starting from 12 00. What would be the latest time she must return the scooter to the shop?
Amount that Jean paid for all the additional
12 hours
= 24 - 6.50
= $17.50
Number of sets of additional
12 hours
= 17.50 ÷ 2.50
= 7
Total additional time that Jean paid for
= 7 x
12= 3
12 h
Total time that Jean paid for
= 1 + 3
12= 4
12 h
4
12 h after 12 00 = 16 30
Latest time that Jean must return the scooter to the shop: 16 30
Answer(s): 16 30