PSLEJapheth travelled 6.9 km in a taxi from the salon to the school. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.10 |
Every additional 400 m or less |
$0.55 |
How much was Japheth's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.9 km = 6.9 x 1000 = 6900 m
Distance charged as additional 400 m or less
= 6900 - 1000
= 5900 m
Number of sets of 400 m
= 5900 ÷ 400
= 14 r 300
Number of sets of 400 m to pay for
= 14 + 1
= 15
Japheth's taxi fare
= 3.10 + (15 x 0.55)
= 3.10 + 8.25
= $11.35
Answer(s): $11.35