Question

Yellow Cab Taxi charges a $1.75 flat rate in addition to $0.45 per mile. Katie has no more than $12 to spend on a ride. How many miles can Katie travel without exceeding her spending limit?

Answer 1

katie can travel 3.08 miles without exceding her budget.

=see 1.75 = 0.45

=        12 = x

= cross multiply 12x0.45 = 1.75x

= 5.4 = 1.75x

= divide 5.4/1.75 = x

= answer 3.08 = x

Answer 2

$1.75 flat + $0.45 tax = $2.2 total per mile

$12 limit/$2.2 price per mile = 5.45 miles

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