Problema Solution
Initial fare: $2.00
mileage fare: $1.75
A. Shannon wants to keep his fare under $35. How many miles can he travel in the taxi?
B.Samantha has $21 for her taxi fare. If she plans on traveling 20 miles in the taxi, does she have enough money to cover the fare? Explain your answer.
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A. Let 'x' represent the miles that Shanon can travel.
2 + 1.75x < 35
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x < 18.86 mi
Shannon can travel not more that 18.86 miles.
B. The total money that Samantha needs to pay for 20 miles is:
2 + 1.75*20 = $37
Since $37 > $21 follows Samantha doesn't have enough money to cover the fare.