PSLEVincent travelled 6.8 km in a taxi from the salon to the store. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.10 |
Every additional 400 m or less |
$0.35 |
How much was Vincent's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.8 km = 6.8 x 1000 = 6800 m
Distance charged as additional 400 m or less
= 6800 - 1000
= 5800 m
Number of sets of 400 m
= 5800 ÷ 400
= 14 r 200
Number of sets of 400 m to pay for
= 14 + 1
= 15
Vincent's taxi fare
= 4.10 + (15 x 0.35)
= 4.10 + 5.25
= $9.35
Answer(s): $9.35