Pedro thought he could just run into the store for a minute, so he didn’t put any money in the parking meter. He got a ticket for $25 due one week later. The ticket said that it would be an additional $13.00 for each day it was paid late.


a. Define the variables and write an equation that represents the total fine for any number of days late paying the ticket.


b. Use the equation to find the amount Pedro must pay if he is six days late.


c. When Pedro finally goes to the Town Clerk to pay the bill he has to pay $155.00. How many days late was he?