Question

A taxi charges $3, plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. Mr.Lewis rode in the taxi from his home to the airport and was charged $30. How many miles does Mr.Lewis live from the airport

Answer 1

18miles

Explanation:

Full cost minus the original cost.

30-3=27

Now you have to divide the cost by 1.5 because you have to find the distance and that is the cost per mile.

$27/1.5=18mi

Answer 2

Answer: 18 milles

Step-by-step explanation: ince we have to figure out how many miles away Mr. Hill lives, first we will subtract:

30 - 3 = 27

Then, divide

27 ÷ 1.50 = 18

So, Mr. Hill lives 18 miles away