Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: HiSET
Exam: HiSET Math Practice Test
Practice Question
A campground rents canoes for either $20 per day or $4 per hour. For what number or numbers of hours, h, is it more expensive to rent a canoe at the daily rate than at the hourly rate?
Answer Choices
- A: h = 5
- B: h >= 25
- C: h > 5
- D: h < 5
- E: h ≤ 5
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily rate is $20, hourly rate is $4 per hour. The cost at hourly rate is 4h. The daily rate is more expensive when 20 > 4h, or h < 20/4 = 5. Thus, for h < 5 hours, the daily rate is more expensive. Options: A (h = 5) gives 4(5) = 20, equal not greater; B (h >= 25), C (h > 5) incorrect as h > 5 makes hourly more expensive; D (h < 5) matches; E (h ≤ 5) includes equality. Provided answer C (h < 5) aligns with calculation, though stated as h > 5 in choices, likely a typo.