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Yellow Cab Taxi charges a $1.75 flat rate for a ride in the cab. In addition to that, they charge $0.45 per mile. Katie has no more than $12 to spend on a ride. At most, how many miles can Katie travel without exceeding her spending limit?

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Answer:

.45x + 1.75 < 12

.45x < 10.25

x < 22.7 miles

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