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The taxi fare in Gotham City is <math>&#036;</math>2.40 for the first <math>\frac12</math> mile and additional mileage charged at the rate <math>&#036;</math> 0.20 for each additional 0.1 mile. You plan to give the driver a <math>&#036;</math>2 tip. How many miles can you ride for <math>&#036;</math>10?
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The taxi fare in Gotham City is <nowiki>$2.40</nowiki> for the first <math>\frac12</math> mile and additional mileage charged at the rate <nowiki>$0.20</nowiki> for each additional 0.1 mile. You plan to give the driver a <nowiki>$2</nowiki> tip. How many miles can you ride for <nowiki>$10</nowiki>?
  
 
<math> \text{(A) 3.0}\qquad\text{(B) 3.25}\qquad\text{(C) 3.3}\qquad\text{(D) 3.5}\qquad\text{(E) 3.75} </math>
 
<math> \text{(A) 3.0}\qquad\text{(B) 3.25}\qquad\text{(C) 3.3}\qquad\text{(D) 3.5}\qquad\text{(E) 3.75} </math>

Revision as of 18:31, 25 November 2011

The taxi fare in Gotham City is $2.40 for the first $\frac12$ mile and additional mileage charged at the rate $0.20 for each additional 0.1 mile. You plan to give the driver a $2 tip. How many miles can you ride for $10?

$\text{(A) 3.0}\qquad\text{(B) 3.25}\qquad\text{(C) 3.3}\qquad\text{(D) 3.5}\qquad\text{(E) 3.75}$

Solution

See Also

2011 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 9
Followed by
Problem 11
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