Carcass wrote:
A certain taxi fare consists of an initial charge of $1.25 and an additional charge of $0.25 for each
15 mile traveled. What is the total fare for a trip of 2.4 miles?
A. $4.25
B. $3.00
C. $2.25
D. $1.85
E. $1.75
Initial charge =
$1.25Additional charge of $0.25 for each 1/5 mile traveled.In other words, we're charged $0.25 for each 0.2 miles traveled.
2.4/0.2 = 12
So, a 2.4-mile trip consists of
twelve 0.2-mile increments
(12)($0.25) =
$3.00TOTAL COST of trip =
$1.25 +
$3.00= $4.25
Answer: A
Cheers,
Brent