PSLE The graph shows the fare a taxi company charges for the first 9 kilometres.
- How much is the taxi fare for the first kilometre?
- Zane paid $14 for his taxi ride. What was the distance he travelled?
- How much does the taxi company charge for every kilometre after 6 km of travel?
(a)
Taxi fare for the first kilometre = $3
(b)
Distance that Zane travelled for his taxi ride at $14 = 8 km
(c)
Distance travelled from 6 km to 9 km
= 9 - 6
= 3 km
Taxi fare paid to travel from 6 km to 9 km
= 18 - 6
= $12
Amount that the taxi company charge for every kilometer after 6 km of travel
= 12 ÷ 3
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) 8 km; (c) $4