Question

John took a taxi to work this morning. It cost him $15.50 to drive 5 miles. Now it is lunch time and John wants to take another taxi to McDonald’s. If he receives the same rate, how will it cost him to drive 2 1/2 miles to McDonald’s

Answer 1

$7.75.

Explanation:

This is because 2 and a half, or 2.5, is half of 5. So that means that the amount would be half as much as the 5 mile amount. Hope this helps. :)