PSLEVaidev travelled 6.8 km in a taxi from the school to the salon. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$2.60 |
Every additional 450 m or less |
$0.32 |
How much was Vaidev's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.8 km = 6.8 x 1000 = 6800 m
Distance charged as additional 450 m or less
= 6800 - 1000
= 5800 m
Number of sets of 450 m
= 5800 ÷ 450
= 12 r 400
Number of sets of 450 m to pay for
= 12 + 1
= 13
Vaidev's taxi fare
= 2.60 + (13 x 0.32)
= 2.60 + 4.16
= $6.76
Answer(s): $6.76