Register
A taxi leaves an airport and travels 15 miles east to drop off a passenger. The taxi driver then has to go to a point that is 35 miles west of the airport to drop off his second passenger. He then returns
7.0k views
0 votes
A taxi leaves an airport and travels 15 miles east to

drop off a passenger. The taxi driver then has to go
to a point that is 35 miles west of the airport to
drop off his second passenger. He then returns to
the airport to pick up his next fare. How many
miles did he drive?

A taxi leaves an airport and travels 15 miles east to drop off a passenger. The taxi-example-1
User Taylor Glaeser
by
3.1k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

70 miles

Explanation:

15 + 35 + (35 - 15) = 15 + 35 + 20 = 70

User Mark Szabo
by
3.3k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.4m questions

4.3m answers

Other Questions

A study was completed in Florida. In southern Florida, the study involved 3,000 patients; 54% of them experienced flulike symptoms during the same month. The study had a margin of error of 1.8%. What does
Can someone help me plz I have to Turn 27/9 in simplest
The sanchez family goes out for dinner, and the price of the meals is $60. The sales tax on the Meals is 7 percent, and they also want to leave a 15 percent tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Analyze
Simplify: 10 ÷ [(5 + 2) − 5]
A survey of 539 adults aged 18-24 year olds was conducted in which they were asked what they did last Friday night. It found: 189 watched TV 163 hung out with friends 29 watched TV and ate pizza, but did
Link Copied!