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If a taxi charges $8.00 for the first mile, and $1.00 for
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27 May 2018, 03:34
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If a taxi charges $8.00 for the first mile, and $1.00 for each additional quarter mile, how much does the taxi charge for a 4.5 mile ride?
(A) $16.00
(B) $18.00
(C) $22.00
(D) $24.00
(E) $26.00
(A) $16.00
(B) $18.00
(C) $22.00
(D) $24.00
(E) $26.00
Re: If a taxi charges $8.00 for the first mile, and $1.00 for
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27 May 2018, 12:30
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Break the trip into two parts: the first mile and the final 3.5 miles.
The first mile costs $8, and the final 3.5 miles cost $1 per \(\frac{1}{4}\) mile, or $4 per mile.
The total cost is 8 + 3.5(4) = 8 + 14 = $22.
Hence option C is correct.
Break the trip into two parts: the first mile and the final 3.5 miles.
The first mile costs $8, and the final 3.5 miles cost $1 per \(\frac{1}{4}\) mile, or $4 per mile.
The total cost is 8 + 3.5(4) = 8 + 14 = $22.
Hence option C is correct.
Re: If a taxi charges $8.00 for the first mile, and $1.00 for
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27 May 2018, 13:02
27 May 2018, 13:02
Good approach
