Question

In one U.S. city, the taxi cost is $5 plus $0.90 per mile. If you are traveling from the airport, there is an additional charge of $3.50 for tolls. How far can you travel from

the airport by taxi for $40.00?

Answer 1

35 miles

Explanation:

At the start, you lose $8.5 for tolls and the taxi cost.
You're left with $31.5 after that, every mile costs you $0.9, so you can go 31.5 : 0.9 = 35 miles.