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The toll on a highway is based on the number of miles driven if the toll on a 15 mile stretch of the highway and $.60 find the cost to drive a 80 mile stretch

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Answer:

$3.2

Explanation:

We have to determine the price per mile. To do this divide $0.60 by 15

$0.60 / 15 = 0.04

Cost of driving on an 80 mile stretch = price per mile x total miles ddriven

$0.04 x 80 = $3.2

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