Asked by matt

A taxi charges $2.25 for a ride, plus $0.25 for every 1/4 mile. Which inequality represents how many miles, x, a person could travel with $8.00?
A
$2.25 + $0.25x ≥ $8.00

B
$2.25 + $0.25x ≤ $8.00

C
$2.25 + $1.00x ≥ $8.00

D
$2.25 + $1.00x ≤ $8.00

Answers

Answered by Ms. Sue
Why would you use 1.0x?

Could the person travel farther than the $8.00 would allow?

Now, what do you think the answer is?

Answered by Ms. Sue
Why did you choose that answer?

Answered by Ms. K
0.25 is for 1/4 of a mile. Multiply it by 4. So $1 for each mile, as x is the number of miles
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