PSLE The graph shows the fare a taxi company charges for the first 27 kilometres.
- How much is the taxi fare for the ninth kilometre?
- Zane paid $11 for his taxi ride. What was the distance he travelled?
- How much does the taxi company charge for every kilometre after 18 km of travel?
(a)
Taxi fare for the ninth kilometre = $2
(b)
Distance that Zane travelled for his taxi ride at $11 = 24 km
(c)
Distance travelled from 18 km to 27 km
= 27 - 18
= 9 km
Taxi fare paid to travel from 18 km to 27 km
= 14 - 5
= $9
Amount that the taxi company charge for every kilometer after 18 km of travel
= 9 ÷ 9
= $1
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) 24 km; (c) $1