PSLETommy travelled 7.2 km in a taxi from the market to the salon. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.50 |
Every additional 300 m or less |
$0.68 |
How much was Tommy's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
7.2 km = 7.2 x 1000 = 7200 m
Distance charged as additional 300 m or less
= 7200 - 1000
= 6200 m
Number of sets of 300 m
= 6200 ÷ 300
= 20 r 200
Number of sets of 300 m to pay for
= 20 + 1
= 21
Tommy's taxi fare
= 4.50 + (21 x 0.68)
= 4.50 + 14.28
= $18.78
Answer(s): $18.78