PSLEMichael travelled 6.1 km in a taxi from the gym to the market. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.50 |
Every additional 400 m or less |
$0.56 |
How much was Michael's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.1 km = 6.1 x 1000 = 6100 m
Distance charged as additional 400 m or less
= 6100 - 1000
= 5100 m
Number of sets of 400 m
= 5100 ÷ 400
= 12 r 300
Number of sets of 400 m to pay for
= 12 + 1
= 13
Michael's taxi fare
= 4.50 + (13 x 0.56)
= 4.50 + 7.28
= $11.78
Answer(s): $11.78