Question

Brianna took a taxi from her house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $4.30 plus $1.25 per mile. The total fare was $35.55, not including the tip. How many miles was the taxi ride?

Answer 1

25

Explanation:

sub 4.30 35.55 - 4.30 = 31.25

Divide 1.25 31.25/1.25 = 25

Final answer is 25

After dividing what you subtracted, you will successfully get your answer.

Answer 2

35.55-4.30=31.25

31.25/1.25= 25

total miles 25