The parking lot charges $2 for the first hour plus 50¢ for each additional half hour or part thereof. What is the total charge for parking a car in the lot from 11:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.?

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Daft
Mar 9, 2017

#$4#

Explanation:

The total time parked is from 11:30am to 2:15pm which is 2 hours 45 minutes. Because of the way the parking is charged, you will need to round up to the nearest half hour, meaning you have to pay up until 2:30pm. In total, this is three hours.

The first hour is charged at #$2#, and each additional hour is charged at #$1#, making a total of #$4#.

Alternatively, you could drive around a little and find an off road parking space for free! ;)

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