Question

Solve:

The total cost (C) in dollars of a taxi ride for n miles is given by
the function C(n) = 10.00+ 1.50n.
If the total cost was $44.50, for how many miles was the taxi
ride?
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Answer 1

The taxi ride was for 23 miles.

Explanation:

1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:

Function of total cost (C)ₙ = 10 + 1.50n

n = Miles of the taxi ride

C = Cost in dollars of the taxi ride

Total cost = $ 44.50

2. For how many miles was the taxi ride?

Let's replace the cost of the taxi ride in the function given for solving for n, this way:

10 + 1.50n = 44.50

1.50n = 44.50 -10

1.50n = 34.50

n = 34.50/1.50

n = 23

The taxi ride was for 23 miles.