PSLECharlie travelled 6.5 km in a taxi from the church to the gym. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.90 |
Every additional 450 m or less |
$0.57 |
How much was Charlie's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.5 km = 6.5 x 1000 = 6500 m
Distance charged as additional 450 m or less
= 6500 - 1000
= 5500 m
Number of sets of 450 m
= 5500 ÷ 450
= 12 r 100
Number of sets of 450 m to pay for
= 12 + 1
= 13
Charlie's taxi fare
= 3.90 + (13 x 0.57)
= 3.90 + 7.41
= $11.31
Answer(s): $11.31