PSLEXavier travelled 6.6 km in a taxi from the market to the farm. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$2.60 |
Every additional 450 m or less |
$0.66 |
How much was Xavier's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.6 km = 6.6 x 1000 = 6600 m
Distance charged as additional 450 m or less
= 6600 - 1000
= 5600 m
Number of sets of 450 m
= 5600 ÷ 450
= 12 r 200
Number of sets of 450 m to pay for
= 12 + 1
= 13
Xavier's taxi fare
= 2.60 + (13 x 0.66)
= 2.60 + 8.58
= $11.18
Answer(s): $11.18