Question

The Yellow Cab Company charges just $1.25 per mile, but it costs $6.00 to get in the cab. Express Cab charges no fee to get in the cab, but $2.00 per mile for the ride. For what number of miles is the cost the same?

Answer 1

Answer: 8 miles

Explanation:

1.25m+6=2m

--1.25m. -1.25m

6=.75

6/.75m=8 mile

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