You are parking your car in a garage. The first hour is free but every additional hour is 2 dollars.

You are parking your car in a garage. The first hour is free but every additional hour is 2 dollars. You parked for 3.25 hours. What is the cost?

Calculate the number of paid hours:
Paid Hours = Total Hours - 1 (since first hour is free)
Paid Hours = 3.25 - 1
Paid Hours = 2.25

Calculate the total cost:
Total Cost = Hourly Rate * Paid Hours
Total Cost = 2 * 2.25
Paid Hours = $4.50