PSLEGeorge travelled 6.7 km in a taxi from the market to the gym. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.50 |
Every additional 350 m or less |
$0.63 |
How much was George's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.7 km = 6.7 x 1000 = 6700 m
Distance charged as additional 350 m or less
= 6700 - 1000
= 5700 m
Number of sets of 350 m
= 5700 ÷ 350
= 16 r 100
Number of sets of 350 m to pay for
= 16 + 1
= 17
George's taxi fare
= 3.50 + (17 x 0.63)
= 3.50 + 10.71
= $14.21
Answer(s): $14.21