Cab companies often charge a flat fee for picking someone up and then charge an additional fee per mile driven.

Question

The city of Raleigh, NC charges $1.95 fee and $2.70 per mile for each cab ride

0What does the slope mean (in words) in the context of the problem?

Answer 1

The slope, $2.70 per mile, represents the additional fee charged for each mile driven during a cab ride in Raleigh, NC. It indicates the rate at which the cost increases as the distance traveled increases.