Question

Tom takes a taxi to work. There is a flat rate of $2.20. Each mile is calculated at $1.50. If Tom's final cost for the taxi is $12.70, how many miles did he travel?

Answer 1

Answer: He traveled about 10 miles (rounded)

Explanation:

Take the total cost (12.70) and divide it by each mile cost(1.50), then take your answer and add the service fee(2.20)

Miles= 12.70/1.50+2.20