the first 1/5 of a mile is $1.50. For every additional 1/5 of a mile, it cost $0.25. If Marc has $3.75, what is the greatest distance he can travel.

p.s. i need an inequality for this problem.

Question

the first 1/5 of a mile is $1.50. For every additional 1/5 of a mile, it cost $0.25. If Marc has $3.75, what is the greatest distance he can travel.

p.s. i need an inequality for this problem.

hero · Answer

1.50 + .25x <= 3.75
.25x <= 2.25
x <= 2.25/.25
x<= 9

1/5 + 9/5 = 10/5 = 2

The greatest distance he can travel is 2 miles

hero · Answer

This is a good problem. I can see how it might be difficult to set up.

hero · Answer

Robtobey, I hope you haven't been here this whole time trying to disprove my solution.

anonymous · Answer

No disapproval.