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The cost of a TAXI fare (C) varies directly as the distance (D) traveled. When the distance is 60 miles to cost is $35. Find the cost when the distance is 95 miles round to the nearest cent

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Answer:

$55.42

Explanation:

C=kD, where k is a constant.

when C=35, D=60,

35= 60k

k= 35/60= 7/12

C=7/12 D

when D= 95,

C= 7/12 (95)

C= $55.42 (nearest cent)

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