Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

The table shows the charges for hiring bikes. Road: the first day's charge is $25, and each extra day costs $20. Mountain: the first day's charge is $40, and each extra day costs $35. Electric: the first day's charge is $70, and each extra day costs $50.
(a)[2]

Calculate the price of hiring 2 road bikes for 3 days.

(b(i))[2]

Write a formula for the cost, $E$, of hiring an electric bike over $d$ days.

(b(ii))[3]

Determine the value of $d$.

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