Question

Corey wants to travel 240 miles. How much

would the cheaper taxi journey cost him?
Give your answer in pounds (£).
TAXI
Taxi A
Was £35 per 40 miles
Now 15% off!
TAXI
Taxi B
70p per mile

Answer 1

Explanation:

For Taxi A,

Every 40 miles would cost £35, so for 240 miles:

240 miles ÷ 40 miles = 6 (number of 40-mile trips)

6 trips x £35 per trip = £210 (original cost without discount)

With a 15% discount,

15% of £210 = £31.50 (discount amount)

£210 - £31.50 = £178.50 (final cost after discount)

For Taxi B,

240 miles x £0.70/mile = £168 (final cost)

Therefore, the cheaper taxi journey for Corey would be Taxi B, which would cost £168.