PSLECharlie travelled 4.2 km in a taxi from the bistro to the church. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.90 |
Every additional 500 m or less |
$0.38 |
How much was Charlie's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
4.2 km = 4.2 x 1000 = 4200 m
Distance charged as additional 500 m or less
= 4200 - 1000
= 3200 m
Number of sets of 500 m
= 3200 ÷ 500
= 6 r 200
Number of sets of 500 m to pay for
= 6 + 1
= 7
Charlie's taxi fare
= 3.90 + (7 x 0.38)
= 3.90 + 2.66
= $6.56
Answer(s): $6.56