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The cost of a taxi fare (C) varies directly as the distance (D) traveled. When the distance is 72 km, the cost is $26.71. Find the cost when the distance is 149 km.

The cost of a taxi fare (C) varies directly as the distance (D) traveled. When the distance is 72 km, the cost is $26.71. Find the cost when the distance is 149 km.
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The cost of a taxi fare (C) varies directly as the distance (D) traveled. When the distance is 72 km, the cost is $26.71. Find the cost when the distance is 149 km.

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The cost is $55.27

We can find the cost per km by doing $26.71 / 72 = $0.37

We can then do 0.37 x 149 = $55.27
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