Question

A taxi service charges $1.25 every mile you travel.
Use the calculator to help you solve for the cost per mile.
Number of miles (m) Cost in dollars (c) Cost per mile (
m
c
​
)
5 $6.25
8 $10.00
20 $25.00

Answer 1

To calculate the cost per mile for the taxi service, you can use the equation:

\[
\text{Cost per mile} = \frac{\text{Cost in dollars}}{\text{Number of miles}}
\]

Given the cost structure of $1.25 per mile, we'll apply this calculation to the data you provided:

1. **For 5 miles:**
- Cost (c) = $6.25
- Cost per mile = \( \frac{6.25}{5} = 1.25 \)

2. **For 8 miles:**
- Cost (c) = $10.00
- Cost per mile = \( \frac{10.00}{8} = 1.25 \)

3. **For 20 miles:**
- Cost (c) = $25.00
- Cost per mile = \( \frac{25.00}{20} = 1.25 \)

In all cases, the cost per mile is consistently $1.25, which matches the taxi service's rate.

So, you can conclude that the cost per mile remains the same, regardless of the distance traveled, and is $1.25.