PSLE The graph shows the fare a taxi company charges for the first 24 kilometres.
- How much is the taxi fare for the first kilometre?
- Zane paid $12 for his taxi ride. What was the distance he travelled?
- How much does the taxi company charge for every kilometre after 12 km of travel?
(a)
Taxi fare for the first kilometre = $4
(b)
Distance that Zane travelled for his taxi ride at $12 = 15 km
(c)
Distance travelled from 9 km to 24 km
= 24 - 9
= 15 km
Taxi fare paid to travel from 9 km to 24 km
= 21 - 6
= $15
Amount that the taxi company charge for every kilometer after 12 km of travel
= 15 ÷ 15
= $1
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) 15 km; (c) $1