PSLEAlbert travelled 7.7 km in a taxi from the bistro to the mall. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.40 |
Every additional 250 m or less |
$0.35 |
How much was Albert's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
7.7 km = 7.7 x 1000 = 7700 m
Distance charged as additional 250 m or less
= 7700 - 1000
= 6700 m
Number of sets of 250 m
= 6700 ÷ 250
= 26 r 200
Number of sets of 250 m to pay for
= 26 + 1
= 27
Albert's taxi fare
= 3.40 + (27 x 0.35)
= 3.40 + 9.45
= $12.85
Answer(s): $12.85