Question

Which statement accurately describes this model? A. Taxi A is always the better deal B. Taxi B is always the better deal C. Taxi A is the better deal for the first 7 5 miles D. Taxi B is the better deal for the first 7.5 miles

Answer 1

Answer: D. Taxi B is the better deal for the first 7.5 miles

Explanation:

In the given graph,

Miles is independent variable and cost is the dependent variable,

And, Line A shows the cost in different miles of taxi A and line B shows the cost in different miles of taxi B.

Since, the lines A and B intersect at 7.5 miles,

Therefore, for 7.5 miles, the cost of taxi A and Taxi B are equal.

But, The initial cost of taxi A is greater than that of taxi B.

⇒ Before, 7.5 miles the cost of taxi A is greater than that of taxi B.

⇒ Before, 7.5 miles the cost of taxi B is less than that of taxi A

⇒ For a costumer, taxi B will be less expensive than that of taxi A for first 7.5 miles.

Option D is correct.