Question

Fabian took a taxi from his house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $4.80 plus $4 per mile. The total fare was $44.80, not including the tip. How many miles was the taxi ride?

Answer 1

10 miles

Explanation:

total amount=$44.80

pick up fee=$4.80+$4 per mile

to get the miles of the taxi ride it will be=total amount-pick up fee÷$4

$44.80-$4.80÷$4

$40÷$4

=10 miles

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