IN A particular city, taxis charge an initial fee of
$3.20
plus
$1.70
per mile. How far can a passenger travel for
$40.60?
The passenger can travel
nothingm miles.
(40.60 - 3.20) / 1.70 = _______
1.70x + 3.20 = 40.60.
To calculate the distance a passenger can travel for $40.60, we need to determine how much of that amount goes towards the initial fee and how much goes towards the per mile charge.
First, we subtract the initial fee of $3.20 from the total amount:
$40.60 - $3.20 = $37.40
Next, we divide the remaining amount by the per mile charge to find the number of miles:
$37.40 / $1.70 = 22
So, a passenger can travel 22 miles for $40.60.