Question

Using a story of ratios or tape diagram answer this question. A taxi cab in Myrtle Beach charges $2 per mile and $1 for every person. If a taxi cab ride for two people costs $12, how far did the taxi cab travel?

Answer 1

Y = 2m + p
12 = 2m + 2
10 = 2m
5 = m

The taxi cab traveled 5 miles.

Answer 2

$2x + 2 = 12 \\ 2x = 10 \\ x = 5$

Answer : The taxi cab traveled 5 miles.

Hope this helps. - M