Question

The total charge for a taxi ride in nyc includes an initial fee of $3.75 plus $1.25 for every 1/2 mile traveled. Yhe taxi ride cost her exactly 12.50 how many miles did she travel

Answer 1

12.50 - 3.75 = 8.75

$8.75 / $1.25 * (1/2) (per mile) = 3.5 miles

1. Mile .5 (fee and 1st mile)

$3.75 + $1.25 = $5.00

2. Miles .5 - 3.5 (additional 3 miles)

$1.25 * (3*2) = $7.50

Total: $5.00 + 7.50 = $12.50

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