If taxi fares were $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.60 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the ...

If taxi fares were $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.60 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 8-mile ride was

Quiz

Answer/Solution

$25.40

Steps/Work

In 8 miles , initial 1/5 mile charge is $2
rest of the distance = 8 - (1/5) = 39/5
rest of the distance charge = 39(0.6) = $23.4 (as the charge is 0.6 for every 1/5 mile)
=> total charge for 4 miles = 2+23.4 = 25.4
Answer is C

General Calculator / Auto Solver

If taxi fares were $ for the first / mile and $ for each / mile there after, then the taxi fare for a - mile ride was

Calculated Answer

25.4

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n0 + n3 * (n6 / (n1 / n2) - n1).

n0 =2.00
n1 =1
n2 =5
n3 =0.60
n4 =1
n5 =5
n6 =8