PSLEReggie travelled 4.7 km in a taxi from the bistro to the pool. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.30 |
Every additional 250 m or less |
$0.63 |
How much was Reggie's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
4.7 km = 4.7 x 1000 = 4700 m
Distance charged as additional 250 m or less
= 4700 - 1000
= 3700 m
Number of sets of 250 m
= 3700 ÷ 250
= 14 r 200
Number of sets of 250 m to pay for
= 14 + 1
= 15
Reggie's taxi fare
= 3.30 + (15 x 0.63)
= 3.30 + 9.45
= $12.75
Answer(s): $12.75