Problema Solution

A water park charges a rental fee plus $1.50 an hour to rent inflatable rafts. The total cost to rent a raft for 6 hours is $15. Assume the relationship is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and the initial value.

Answer provided by our tutors

Let

x = the rental fee 

x + 1.50*6 = 15

x + 9 = 15

x = 15 - 9

x = $6

The rental fee is $6.