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| − | There are five miles which need to be traveled. The cost of these five miles is <math>(0.25\cdot5) = 1.25</math>. Adding this to <math>1.50</math>, we get | + | There are five miles which need to be traveled. The cost of these five miles is <math>(0.25\cdot5) = 1.25</math>. Adding this to <math>1.50</math>, we get \boxed{\textbf{(C) }2.75}$ |
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Revision as of 15:19, 8 February 2013
Problem
A taxi ride costs $1.50 plus $0.25 per mile traveled. How much does a 5-mile taxi ride cost?
Solution
There are five miles which need to be traveled. The cost of these five miles is 
. Adding this to 
, we get \boxed{\textbf{(C) }2.75}$
See Also
| 2013 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
