Ace Truck leases its 10-ft box truck at $40/day and $0.45/mi, whereas Acme Truck leases a similar truck at $30/day and $0.50/mi. Find the daily cost of leasing from each company as a function of x number of miles driven.
A) 40 + 0.45x, 30 + 0.5x
B) 40 + 30x, 0.45 + 0.5x
C) 40 + 0.5x, 30 + 0.45x
D) 0.45 + 40x, 0.5 + 30x
E) 30 + 40x, 0.5 + 0.45x

Question

Ace Truck leases its 10-ft box truck at $40/day and $0.45/mi, whereas Acme Truck leases a similar truck at $30/day and $0.50/mi. Find the daily cost of leasing from each company as a function of x number of miles driven. ​
A) 40 + 0.45x, 30 + 0.5x
B) 40 + 30x, 0.45 + 0.5x
C) 40 + 0.5x, 30 + 0.45x
D) 0.45 + 40x, 0.5 + 30x
E) 30 + 40x, 0.5 + 0.45x

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The daily cost for Ace Truck is $40 plus $0.45 per mile, which is 40 + 0.45x. For Acme Truck, it's $30 plus $0.50 per mile, which is 30 + 0.5x.

Ace Truck Leases Its 10-Ft Box Truck at $40/day and $0.45/mi