Question

A taxi service charges $3.00 just to get in the cab and $1.00 for each mile traveled.
Use the calculator to help you solve for the cost 5 mile.

Answer 1

To calculate the total cost of a taxi ride for 5 miles, you can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = \text{Initial Charge} + (\text{Cost per Mile} \times \text{Number of Miles})
\]

In this case:
- Initial Charge = $3.00
- Cost per Mile = $1.00
- Number of Miles = 5

Now, plug in the numbers:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = 3.00 + (1.00 \times 5)
\]
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 3.00 + 5.00
\]
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 8.00
\]

So, the cost for a 5-mile taxi ride is **$8.00**.