A certain taxi company charges $2.50 for the first 1/5 of a mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/5 ...
A certain taxi company charges $2.50 for the first 1/5 of a mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. What would this company charge for a taxi ride that was 8 miles long?
Answer/Solution
18.1
Steps/Work
A certain taxi company charges $2.50 for the first 1/5 of a mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. What would this company charge for a taxi ride that was 8 miles long?
A. 15.60
B. 16.00
C. 17.50
D. 18.70
E. 19.10
1/5 miles = 0.2 miles.
The cost of 8 miles long ride would be $2.50 for the first 0.2 miles plus (8-0.2)/0.2*0.4 = $2.50 + $15.6 = $18.1.
Answer: B.
A. 15.60
B. 16.00
C. 17.50
D. 18.70
E. 19.10
1/5 miles = 0.2 miles.
The cost of 8 miles long ride would be $2.50 for the first 0.2 miles plus (8-0.2)/0.2*0.4 = $2.50 + $15.6 = $18.1.
Answer: B.