Question

A taxi company charges riders a fixed charge of $2.50 plus $1.50 per mile. How many miles must a rider go to have an average cost per mile of $2.00?

Answer 1

Let x = miles needed.
2.50 + (1.50*x miles)/x = 2.00
Solve for x. Something like 5 miles I think but that that out.

Answer 2

Let x = miles needed.
2.50 + (1.50*x miles)/x = 2.00
Solve for x.

Answer 3

please solve