Suppose a car rental company charges $72 for the first day and $22 for each additional or partial day. Let S(x) represent the cost of renting a car for x days. Find the value of S(5.5).
A) $193
B) $121
C) $171
D) $182

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The cost for the first day is $72, and for the remaining 4.5 days, the cost is $22 per day. So, S(5.5) = $72 + (4.5 * $22) = $72 + $99 = $171. However, since any partial day is charged as a full day, it should be 5 additional days: S(5.5) = $72 + (5 * $22) = $72 + $110 = $182.

Suppose a Car Rental Company Charges $72 for the First