A Tool Rental Store Charges a Flat Fee of $9

question 104

Multiple Choice

A tool rental store charges a flat fee of $9.50 to rent a chain saw, and $3.75 for each day, including the first. Write an equation that expresses the cost y of renting this saw if it is rented for x days.

• A) y = 9.50x + 3.75
• B) y = 3.75x - 9.50
• C) y = 3.75(x + 9.50)
• D) y = 3.75x + 9.50

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