Question

A taxi service charges a flat fee of $1.25 and $0.75 per mile. If Henri has $14.00, which of the following shows the number of miles he can afford to ride in the taxi?

m less-than-or-equal-to 17
m greater-than-or-equal-to 17
m less-than-or-equal-to 20.3
m greater-than-or-equal-to 20.3

Answer 1

Q/A: A taxi service charges a flat fee of $1.25 and $0.75 per mile. If Henri has $14.00, which of the following shows the number of miles he can afford to ride in the taxi?

a. m less-than-or-equal-to 17

b. m greater-than-or-equal-to 17

c. m less-than-or-equal-to 20.3

d. m greater-than-or-equal-to 20.3

CC ALGEBRA 2A ED20

Answer 2

less than or equal to 17

Explanation:

14=1.25+0.75x

12.75/0.75=x

x=17

17 is the maximum