Think back to the parking garage in the Netherlands. The parking garage charges an initial fee of $5. Then they charge $10.50 per hour parked. You had to pay $68. How many hours did you park?
To find the number of hours parked, follow these steps:
Let's assume the number of hours parked is represented by 'x'.
The initial fee is $5, so the remaining amount to be paid for parking is $68 - $5 = $63.
We're told that the parking garage charges $10.50 per hour parked.
Therefore, the amount charged for the number of hours parked is $10.50 * x.
We can set up the equation:
$10.50 * x = $63
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by $10.50:
x = $63 / $10.50
x ≈ 6
Therefore, you parked for approximately 6 hours.