Question

The cost for an Uberi is $2.50 plus $2.00 mile. If the total for the Uber ride was $32.50, how many miles did the customer travel?

Answer 1

1. First subtract initial $2.50 fee

$32.50 - $2.50 = $30.00

2. $30 / $2 = 15 miles

Check...

1. Mile 1 (fee + 1 mile charge)

$2.50 + $2.00 = $4.50

2. Miles 2-15 (14 additional miles)

$2.00 * 14 = $28.00

Total: $4.50 + 28.00 = $32.50

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