To determine if Will should use the taxi company or rent a car, let's calculate the total cost for both options for a 40-mile trip.
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Taxi Company: If the taxi company charges a flat rate (which is not given in your question), we can't directly calculate the cost without that information. However, if we assume the taxi company charges a certain fare per mile, we'll need that rate to compare.
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Renting a Car:
- Rental cost: $90 per day
- Cost per mile: $0.50 per mile
- For a 40-mile trip: 40 miles x $0.50/mile = $20
- Total cost for renting the car = $90 (daily rate) + $20 (mileage) = $110
To make an informed decision, you would need to compare this $110 total cost of renting a car with the total cost of the taxi service. If the taxi cost is less than $110, then he should use the taxi; if it’s more, renting the car is the better option.
If you provide the taxi fare or per-mile charge for the taxi service, I can help you compare the two options more accurately.