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stella and zeke have 26$ left for a cab fare home. the cab far is 4$ per mile plus 2$ fixed charge, what is the maximum number of miles they will be able to travel in the cab

User Marvin Smit
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Answer:

6 miles is the maximum amount they can afford

minus 2 from 26

2-26=24

then divide the total amount by 4

24/4= 6

User Oluremi
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Answer:

6miles

Explanation:

They can go 6 miles because 26-2=24 24/6=4 4x6=24 so they can go 6 miles

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