Question

For a 3 1/2

mile trip, a taxi charges $17.50. How much does the taxi charge per mile?

Answer 1

$5 per mile!

Explanation:

You are trying to find the unit rate,

17.5 ÷ 3.5 = 5

You can check this by..

5 x 3 miles = $15

Half of 5 = 2.5

15 + 2.5 = $17.50

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

17.5/3.5=5