Problema Solution
Kevin and his three best friends went to a Jacksonville Jaguars game. The cab ride from the hotel, to the
stadium costs $1.85 per person. In addition, the cab ride will ride will cost $1.15 per 0.5 mile. The total
distance from the hotel to the stadium is two miles. How much would each person pay if they split the
cost evenly?
Answer provided by our tutors
There are 4 people sharing the cab (Kevin and his 3 best friends).
The cost for the 2 miles ride is: (2:0.5)*1.15 = 4*1.15.
Since 4 people will share 4*1.15 for the 2 miles ride, follows, each person will need to pay additional 4*1.15/4 = $1.15.
Finally, we find that each person will pay $1.85 + $1.15 = $3 for the cab and the 2 mile ride.