Question

A taxi service charges $3.00 just to get in the cab and $1.00 for each mile traveled.
What does $3.00 represent in this problem?

The price you pay for entering the cab

The price you pay per mile

Answer 1

In this problem, the $3.00 represents **the price you pay for entering the cab**. It is a one-time charge for getting into the taxi, while the $1.00 per mile charge applies to the distance traveled.