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A certain taxi fare consists of an initial charge of \(\$1.25\) and an additional charge of \(\$0.25\) for each \(\dfrac{1}{5}\) mile traveled. What is the total fare for a trip of \(2.4\) miles?
A. \(\$4.25\)
B. \(\$3.00\)
C. \(\$2.25\)
D. \(\$1.85\)
E. \(\$1.75\)
The OA is A
A certain taxi fare consists of an initial charge of \(\$1.25\) and an additional charge of \(\$0.25\) for each
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Initial charge = $1.25BTGmoderatorLU wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:59 amSource: GMAT Paper Tests
A certain taxi fare consists of an initial charge of \(\$1.25\) and an additional charge of \(\$0.25\) for each \(\dfrac{1}{5}\) mile traveled. What is the total fare for a trip of \(2.4\) miles?
A. \(\$4.25\)
B. \(\$3.00\)
C. \(\$2.25\)
D. \(\$1.85\)
E. \(\$1.75\)
The OA is A
Additional charge of $0.25 for each 1/5 mile traveled.
In other words, we're charged $0.25 for each 0.2 miles traveled.
2.4/0.2 = 12
So, a 2.4-mile trip consists of twelve 0.2-mile increments
(12)($0.25) = $3.00
TOTAL COST of trip = $1.25 + $3.00
= $4.25
Answer: A
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The number of 1/5 miles in 2.4 is (24/10)/(1/5) = (24 x 5)/10 = 24/2 = 12.BTGmoderatorLU wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:59 amSource: GMAT Paper Tests
A certain taxi fare consists of an initial charge of \(\$1.25\) and an additional charge of \(\$0.25\) for each \(\dfrac{1}{5}\) mile traveled. What is the total fare for a trip of \(2.4\) miles?
A. \(\$4.25\)
B. \(\$3.00\)
C. \(\$2.25\)
D. \(\$1.85\)
E. \(\$1.75\)
The OA is A
So the total cost is 1.25 + 12 x 0.25 = 1.25 + 3 = $4.25.
Answer: A
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