With the same parking rate ($2 for the first hour, $1 per additional hour), what is the total cost for 6 hours?

With the same parking rate ($2 for the first hour, $1 per additional hour), what is the total cost for 6 hours?

• A. $6
• B. $8
• C. $7
• D. $9

Answer: (C)

Understanding this type of pricing helps you break down costs in steps. The first hour has a fixed charge, and every extra hour adds a fixed amount. For six hours: you pay $2 for the first hour, then five more hours at $1 each, which adds $5. So total cost = $2 + $5 = $7. The option that lists seven dollars is the correct one. The other amounts come from miscounting either the first hour or the extra hours.

Understanding this type of pricing helps you break down costs in steps. The first hour has a fixed charge, and every extra hour adds a fixed amount. For six hours: you pay $2 for the first hour, then five more hours at $1 each, which adds $5. So total cost = $2 + $5 = $7. The option that lists seven dollars is the correct one. The other amounts come from miscounting either the first hour or the extra hours.