2013 AMC 10A Problem 1

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A taxi ride costs

\$1.50

plus

\$0.25

per mile traveled. How much does a

5

-mile taxi ride cost?

\$2.25

\$2.50

\$2.75

\$3.00

\$3.25

Concepts:rate money

Compute the mileage charge first

Add the fixed starting charge after the mileage charge

The mileage charge is

\$0.25\cdot 5=\$1.25

Adding the fixed charge gives

\$1.50+\$1.25=\$2.75

Thus, C is the correct answer.

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