Solve the Problem. -Suppose a Car Rental Company Charges $88 for the First

question 32

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose a car rental company charges $88 for the first day and $38 for each additional or partial day. Let S(x) represent the cost of renting a car for x days. Find the value of S(4.5) .

• A)$221
• B)$240
• C)$171
• D)$259

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