Question

A taxi service charges $3.00 just to get in the cab and $1.00 for each mile traveled.
Start by the cost per mile when you travel 5 miles

Answer 1

To calculate the total cost for a taxi ride of 5 miles, you can use the fare structure provided:

1. **Base charge**: $3.00 to get in the cab
2. **Cost per mile**: $1.00 for each mile traveled

Now, for a 5-mile trip:

1. **Base charge**: $3.00
2. **Distance charge**: 5 miles × $1.00/mile = $5.00

Now, add both charges together:

\[
\text{Total cost} = \text{Base charge} + \text{Distance charge} = 3.00 + 5.00 = 8.00
\]

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

To find the cost per mile for a 5-mile trip, you can divide the total cost by the number of miles:

\[
\text{Cost per mile} = \frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Number of miles}} = \frac{8.00}{5} = 1.60
\]

Thus, the average cost per mile when you travel 5 miles is **$1.60**.