PSLEJapheth travelled 7.1 km in a taxi from the gym to the hotel. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.20 |
Every additional 350 m or less |
$0.37 |
How much was Japheth's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
7.1 km = 7.1 x 1000 = 7100 m
Distance charged as additional 350 m or less
= 7100 - 1000
= 6100 m
Number of sets of 350 m
= 6100 ÷ 350
= 17 r 150
Number of sets of 350 m to pay for
= 17 + 1
= 18
Japheth's taxi fare
= 4.20 + (18 x 0.37)
= 4.20 + 6.66
= $10.86
Answer(s): $10.86