Question

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While in New York City, is it a better deal for a group of friends to take a taxi or the subway to get from the Empire State Building to the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Explain your reasoning.
Here is some information about New York City and its transportation system.
Information about NYC taxi cabs:

As of 2020, taxi cabs charge an initial fee of $2.50. Then there is an additional charge of $0.50 per 1/5 mile if the car is traveling about 12 miles per hour. In slower or stopped traffic, the additional fee is $0.50 per minute.

Information about the NYC subways:

As of 2020, a single subway ride is 2.75. However, multiple day passes can be purchased at a discount rate.

Information about the NYC tourist attractions:

The distance between the Empire State Building and the Metropolitan Museum of Art varies between 2.5 miles to 3.2 miles depending on your route.

Answer 1

It would definitely be cheaper by Subway..

Explanation:

Subway is 2.75 per person and taxi (given all variables) could be close to $20...however, the Subway takes much longer but is still the best bet. Especially if traffic is an issue

Line 6 subway•24m

US$3

Taxi•5m

US$16-US$20