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The metered rate of fare for a New York City taxi is $2.90 upon entry and $0.25 per 1/8 of a mile when the taxi is traveling 5 miles

or more. Using these as figures, calculate the cost of a taxi ride from the Time Square to JFK Airport, a distance of 18 miles.

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Answer:

$38.90

Explanation:

$2.00 per mile x 18 miles is 36.00 then add the 2.90

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