PSLEMichael travelled 3.7 km in a taxi from the cafe to the church. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$2.20 |
Every additional 200 m or less |
$0.43 |
How much was Michael's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
3.7 km = 3.7 x 1000 = 3700 m
Distance charged as additional 200 m or less
= 3700 - 1000
= 2700 m
Number of sets of 200 m
= 2700 ÷ 200
= 13 r 100
Number of sets of 200 m to pay for
= 13 + 1
= 14
Michael's taxi fare
= 2.20 + (14 x 0.43)
= 2.20 + 6.02
= $8.22
Answer(s): $8.22