Read the word problem below.A parking garage charges $3 for each of the first three hours. After three hours, the charge is $7 per hour. What is the total cost for five hours of parking? Which strategy would help solve this word problem?
Answer
A
Write the equation (3 $3) + (5 $7) = total cost of five hours.
B
Write the equation (3 $3) + (2 $7) = total cost of five hours.
C
Write the equation (3 $3) (5 $7) = total cost of five hours.
D
Write the equation (5 $3) – (3 $7) = total cost of five hours.