PSLEMichael travelled 7.6 km in a taxi from the church to the salon. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$2.40 |
Every additional 400 m or less |
$0.58 |
How much was Michael's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
7.6 km = 7.6 x 1000 = 7600 m
Distance charged as additional 400 m or less
= 7600 - 1000
= 6600 m
Number of sets of 400 m
= 6600 ÷ 400
= 16 r 200
Number of sets of 400 m to pay for
= 16 + 1
= 17
Michael's taxi fare
= 2.40 + (17 x 0.58)
= 2.40 + 9.86
= $12.26
Answer(s): $12.26