2013 AMC 10A Problem 1

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1.

A taxi ride costs $1.50\$1.50 plus $0.25\$0.25 per mile traveled. How much does a 55-mile taxi ride cost?

$2.25\$2.25

$2.50\$2.50

$2.75\$2.75

$3.00\$3.00

$3.75\$3.75

Solution:

The mileage charge is $0.255=$1.25\$0.25\cdot 5=\$1.25.

Adding the fixed charge gives $1.50+$1.25=$2.75\$1.50+\$1.25=\$2.75.

Thus, C is the correct answer.

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