Question

Solve your formula from problem 12 for m. Then find the taxi driver’s hourly rate of his pickup rate is $2 and he charges $19.50 for a 7 - mile trip

Answer 1

m must equal (19.5÷7) plus 2 dollars

Answer 2

Answer: Cost per mile m = $4.78.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Pick up rate = $2

Charges for a 7 mile trip = $19.50

Charges for a mile trip would be

`(19.50)/(7)\\\\=2.78`

So, amount of taxi's drivers is given by

`\$2.78+\$2\\\\=\$4.78`

Hence, cost per mile m = $4.78.