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 $7 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 = $1
(b)
Distance that Zane travelled for his taxi ride at $7 = 4 km
(c)
Distance travelled from 4 km to 8 km
= 8 - 4
= 4 km
Taxi fare paid to travel from 4 km to 8 km
= 27 - 7
= $20
Amount that the taxi company charge for every kilometer after 4 km of travel
= 20 ÷ 4
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $1; (b) 4 km; (c) $5