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In a city, taxicab fare is .80 cents for the first 1/4 mile and .20 for additional 1/4 mile. How far can you travel for $5.00?

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5 miles and a halffff
User Kiran Yallabandi
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Answer:

5 1/2 MILES

Explanation:

$5.00-$.80=$4.20

4.20/.20=21/4= 5 1/4+1/4= 5 2/4 OR 5 1/2 MILES

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