PSLE The graph shows the fare a taxi company charges for the first 8 kilometres.
- How much is the taxi fare for the first kilometre?
- Zane paid $8 for his taxi ride. What was the distance he travelled?
- How much does the taxi company charge for every kilometre after 4 km of travel?
(a)
Taxi fare for the first kilometre = $2
(b)
Distance that Zane travelled for his taxi ride at $8 = 5 km
(c)
Distance travelled from 3 km to 8 km
= 8 - 3
= 5 km
Taxi fare paid to travel from 3 km to 8 km
= 14 - 4
= $10
Amount that the taxi company charge for every kilometer after 4 km of travel
= 10 ÷ 5
= $2
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) 5 km; (c) $2