PSLEGabriel travelled 7.1 km in a taxi from the mall to the farm. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.20 |
Every additional 450 m or less |
$0.59 |
How much was Gabriel's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
7.1 km = 7.1 x 1000 = 7100 m
Distance charged as additional 450 m or less
= 7100 - 1000
= 6100 m
Number of sets of 450 m
= 6100 ÷ 450
= 13 r 250
Number of sets of 450 m to pay for
= 13 + 1
= 14
Gabriel's taxi fare
= 3.20 + (14 x 0.59)
= 3.20 + 8.26
= $11.46
Answer(s): $11.46