PSLEJapheth travelled 6.4 km in a taxi from the salon to the mall. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$2.90 |
Every additional 400 m or less |
$0.49 |
How much was Japheth's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.4 km = 6.4 x 1000 = 6400 m
Distance charged as additional 400 m or less
= 6400 - 1000
= 5400 m
Number of sets of 400 m
= 5400 ÷ 400
= 13 r 200
Number of sets of 400 m to pay for
= 13 + 1
= 14
Japheth's taxi fare
= 2.90 + (14 x 0.49)
= 2.90 + 6.86
= $9.76
Answer(s): $9.76