Question

Stella took a taxi from her house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $1.20 plus $1.50 per mile. The total fare was $29.70, not including the tip. How many miles was the taxi ride?

Answer 1

19 miles

Explanation:

29.70 minus 1.20 equals 28.50.

28.50 divided by 1.50 per mile equals 19.

Answer 2

1.50 × 19=28.5

28.5+1.20=29.70

19 miles