Question

The LA Taxi Co. fare in Los Angeles is $3.20 for the first 12mile. Additional mileage is charged at the rate of $0.25 for each 0.1 mile. You plan to give the driver a $2.00 tip. It is 6.5 miles to your grandmother’s house. How much will your total fare be, including tip?

Answer 1

Your total fare including tip is $20.2

Explanation:

Cost for first 0.5 mile = $ 3.20

Now we are given that Additional mileage is charged at the rate of $0.25 for each 0.1 mile.

It is 6.5 miles to your grandmother’s house.

So, remaining distance = 6.5-0.5=6 miles

Cost for 0.1 mile = $0.25

Cost for 1 mile =
`(0.25)/(0.1)`

Cost for 6 mile =
`(0.25)/(0.1) * 6=15`

You plan to give the driver a $2.00 tip.

So, Total cost = $2+$3.2+$15=$20.2

Hence your total fare including tip is $20.2