Question

Bryan has $15 to spend on taxi fare. The

ride costs $5 plus $2.50 per mile. How
many mile can Bryan go without spending
all $15?

Answer 1

4 miles

Explanation:

well we have a budget of 15$. We use 5$ for the ride so we have 10$ left. 10/2.5 is 4.

Answer 2

3 full miles; anything less than 4 miles

Explanation:

5 + 2.50x = 15

subtract 5 from both sides

2.50x = 10

divide both sides by 2.50

x = 4

4 miles is how long he can travel by spending all $15

Anything less will cost him less than $15