PSLEOliver travelled 6.4 km in a taxi from the salon to the church. His taxi fare was based on the charges shown.
Taxi fare |
Charge |
First km |
$4.70 |
Every additional 350 m or less |
$0.31 |
How much was Oliver's taxi fare?
1 km = 1000 m
6.4 km = 6.4 x 1000 = 6400 m
Distance charged as additional 350 m or less
= 6400 - 1000
= 5400 m
Number of sets of 350 m
= 5400 ÷ 350
= 15 r 150
Number of sets of 350 m to pay for
= 15 + 1
= 16
Oliver's taxi fare
= 4.70 + (16 x 0.31)
= 4.70 + 4.96
= $9.66
Answer(s): $9.66