PSLEJenson travelled 6.8 km in a taxi from the bank to the church. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.60 |
Every additional 350 m or less |
$0.46 |
How much was Jenson's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.8 km = 6.8 x 1000 = 6800 m
Distance charged as additional 350 m or less
= 6800 - 1000
= 5800 m
Number of sets of 350 m
= 5800 ÷ 350
= 16 r 200
Number of sets of 350 m to pay for
= 16 + 1
= 17
Jenson's taxi fare
= 4.60 + (17 x 0.46)
= 4.60 + 7.82
= $12.42
Answer(s): $12.42