Directions: Complete each of the tasks outlined
Cab companies often charge a flat fee for picking someone up and then charge an additional fee per mile driven. We are going to use Uber and Lyft! We are going to research the price of Uber and Lyft in Orlando, FL.
Lyft: Base Fare $1.18
Cancel Penalty ‡Varies
Cost Per Mile $0.84
Cost Per Minute $0.14
Maximum Fare $400.00
Minimum Fare $2.85
Scheduled Ride Cancel Penalty $10.00
Scheduled Ride Minimum Fare $4.45
Service Fee $4.05
Airport Fees ‡Varies
Task 1
1. For Lyft, express in words the amount they charge per ride and per mile.
2. Write an equation in slope-intercept, point-slope, or standard form. Explain why you chose the form you did.
3. What do the slope and y-intercept mean in the context of this problem?
1. Lyft charges $1.18 as a base fare for each ride, and an additional $0.84 per mile driven.
2. An equation in standard form that represents the cost for the ride with Lyft can be written as:
Cost = (0.84 * miles) + 1.18
I chose the standard form because it allows me to clearly see the coefficients and constants, making it easier to understand the relationship between the cost, the number of miles driven, and the base fare.
3. In the context of this problem:
- The slope (0.84) represents the cost per mile. It indicates that for every additional mile driven, the cost of the ride increases by $0.84.
- The y-intercept (1.18) represents the base fare. It represents the cost of the ride even if no miles are driven.