Question

A taxi cab charges a flat rate of $3in addition to $1.80 per mile,m, traveled. Jennifer has no more money than $25 to spend on a ride. Which inequality represents Jennifer’s situation?

Answer 1

1.80m + 3 ≤ 25

Explanation:

We have a flat rate of $3, which means that's the base value. Now, we see that Jennifer has to pay $1.80 per mile, which means that when she has ridden m miles, she has to pay 1.80m. However, remember to add 3 to this:

1.80m + 3

Jennifer only has $25 to spend, so she can't spend any more than 25. This means that the money she can spend must be less than or equal to $25:

1.80m + 3 ≤ 25

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

3 + 1.80m《25

m《12 2/9

Explanation:

Fixed cost: $3

Per mile: $1.80

Cost for m miles:

3 + 1.80m

She can afford at max $25

3 + 1.80m《25

1.80m《22

m《12 2/9