PSLEJustin travelled 5.2 km in a taxi from the salon to the bistro. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$3.30 |
Every additional 250 m or less |
$0.31 |
How much was Justin's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
5.2 km = 5.2 x 1000 = 5200 m
Distance charged as additional 250 m or less
= 5200 - 1000
= 4200 m
Number of sets of 250 m
= 4200 ÷ 250
= 16 r 200
Number of sets of 250 m to pay for
= 16 + 1
= 17
Justin's taxi fare
= 3.30 + (17 x 0.31)
= 3.30 + 5.27
= $8.57
Answer(s): $8.57