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A kalesa passenger is charged P⁵⁰.⁰⁰ for the first two km and an additional P¹⁵.⁰⁰ per succeeding kilometer as fare. What is the cost of a 5-km ride?

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Final answer:

The total cost for a 5-km ride on a kalesa is P95.00, which is calculated as P50.00 for the first 2 km plus P45.00 for the next 3 km at P15.00 per km.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of a 5-km ride using the kalesa's fare structure begins with a charge of P50.00 for the first 2 kilometers. For the remaining distance after the first 2 kilometers, there is an additional charge of P15.00 per kilometer. Since the ride is 5 kilometers in total, we calculate the cost for the additional 3 kilometers after the first 2 kilometers:

  • Cost for the first 2 km: P50.00
  • Additional cost for 3 km (3 km × P15.00/km): P45.00

Add the initial charge to the additional charge to get the total cost:

Total cost = P50.00 + P45.00 = P95.00

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