Question

A taxi service charges a base fee of $5.00 for each fare. In addition, the service charges a $1.75 per minute fee. Which equation relates the total cost of a fare, , to the length of the ride, in minutes, ?

Answer 1

Equation is = 5+1.75m

Explanation:

Given that,

A taxi service charge is $5.00 for each fare.

In addition, the service charges a $1.75 per minute fee.

It means, for every minute, $1.75 increases with time and $5.00 is fixed.

ATQ,

Total cost = 5+1.75m

Where m is time in minutes

Hence, the required equation is "5+1.75m".