PSLEGeorge travelled 7.2 km in a taxi from the bistro to the gym. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.50 |
Every additional 250 m or less |
$0.51 |
How much was George's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
7.2 km = 7.2 x 1000 = 7200 m
Distance charged as additional 250 m or less
= 7200 - 1000
= 6200 m
Number of sets of 250 m
= 6200 ÷ 250
= 24 r 200
Number of sets of 250 m to pay for
= 24 + 1
= 25
George's taxi fare
= 4.50 + (25 x 0.51)
= 4.50 + 12.75
= $17.25
Answer(s): $17.25