PSLEVaidev travelled 5.4 km in a taxi from the farm to the church. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$2.40 |
Every additional 300 m or less |
$0.51 |
How much was Vaidev's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
5.4 km = 5.4 x 1000 = 5400 m
Distance charged as additional 300 m or less
= 5400 - 1000
= 4400 m
Number of sets of 300 m
= 4400 ÷ 300
= 14 r 200
Number of sets of 300 m to pay for
= 14 + 1
= 15
Vaidev's taxi fare
= 2.40 + (15 x 0.51)
= 2.40 + 7.65
= $10.05
Answer(s): $10.05