Lot charges X for 1st 2 hrs, 1/6X for each hr after

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A parking lot charges a flat rate of X dollars for any amount of time up to two hours and 1/6X for each hour or a fraction of an hour after the first two hours. How much does it cost to park for 5 hours and 15 minutes? :cry:
 
just4me said:
A parking lot charges a flat rate of X dollars for any amount of time up to two hours and 1/6X for each hour or a fraction of an hour after the first two hours. How much does it cost to park for 5 hours and 15 minutes?
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I will guess that the "after the first two hours" rate is (1/6)x, rather than the posted 1/(6x).

As far as the lot attendant is concerned, for how many hours must you be charged? (Hint: Round up.)

What is the charge for the first two hours? (This will be an expression, not a number.)

How many hours, or parts of hours, are left, after accounting for the first two hours? (Hint: Subtract.)

What is the charge for these additional hours? (Hint: Multiply to find the expression.)

What is the total charge? (Hint: Add the expressions.)

If you get stuck, kindly reply with a clear listing of your work and reasoning so far. Thank you! :D

Eliz.
 
I then calculate 14.75 if he charges 5.00 for up to 2 hrs having 3 hrs and 15 minutes left. Am I on the right track.
 
Sorry I thought I was getting help from you. Not guessing this is what I came up by calculating which I evidently did wrong sorry to bother you.
 
You were asked by the moderator stapel:
"If you get stuck, kindly reply with a clear listing of your work and reasoning so far".
Your reply is:
"I then calculate 14.75 ....."

You DID NOT show your work as requested: how do you expect us to help if we can't see what you did :shock:
 
I explained to you how I came up with my calculation, thank you for your help really thank you.......
 
just4me said:
I explained to you how I came up with my calculation
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Um... no, you just posted the final numerical result. And since we are given no value for "X", a numerical result is impossible. :shock:

Please reply with a clear listing of your work and reasoning. Thank you! :D

Eliz.
 
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