PSLEJustin travelled 6.3 km in a taxi from the hotel to the salon. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.70 |
Every additional 450 m or less |
$0.64 |
How much was Justin's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.3 km = 6.3 x 1000 = 6300 m
Distance charged as additional 450 m or less
= 6300 - 1000
= 5300 m
Number of sets of 450 m
= 5300 ÷ 450
= 11 r 350
Number of sets of 450 m to pay for
= 11 + 1
= 12
Justin's taxi fare
= 4.70 + (12 x 0.64)
= 4.70 + 7.68
= $12.38
Answer(s): $12.38