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At least how many trips through the tunnel are needed before the sticker costs less than paying for each trip separately.
Answer to Problem 2OE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given statement is:
The usual toll charge=50cents
The amount for the special sticker=$5.50,
Then, the toll charge will be =35cents
Calculation:
The solution for the given statement can be obtained by:
The usual toll charge=50cents
The amount for the special sticker=$5.50,
Then, the toll charge will be =35cents
Let x be the number of trips through the tunnel.
No. of trips can be spent without paying more for each trip separately.
Hence, the number of trips through the tunnel must be greater than 36 to have having the sticker cost less than paying for each trip separately.
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