Question

Uber charges a $5 pickup fee and $0.25 per mile. define variables and write an equation to model this situation.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Uber

• $5 pickup fee
• $0.25 per mile

Equation

• y = 0.25x + 5

Cost of 5 miles:

• y = 0.25(5) + 5 = $6.25

KC yellow Cab Co.

• $1.75 pickup fee
• $0.75 per mile

Equation

• y = 0.75x + 1.75

Cost of 5 miles:

• y = 0.75(5) + 1.75 = $5.5

Comparing the cost we see KC yellow Cab Co. is better value for a 5 mile ride.