Question

Jamal works in a city and sometimes takes a taxi to work. The taxicabs charge $1.50 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.25 for each additional 1/5 mile. Jamal only has $3.75 in his pocket. What is the maximum distance he can travel by taxi if he does not tip the driver?

Answer 1

thanks man i appreciate it

Answer 2

how many miles to his work

Answer 3

it didn't say sorry

Answer 4

ok that weird

Answer 5

i think all you need to know is how much money he has in his wallet

Answer 6

@Ashleyisakitty please help me

Answer 7

yea true

Answer 8

2 miles i could be wrong but that's what i got

Answer 9

could you show the work please

Answer 10

yea

Answer 11

3.75-1.50= 2.25 then u need to do is subtract 2.25-0.25=2 which equals 2 that's how i got my answer

Answer 12

ok thanks man

Answer 13

ur welcome

Answer 14

the actual question is how many miles can he travel and spend less or = $3.75?

"i think all you need to know is how much money he has in his wallet" you are told he has $3.75

1.50 + 0.25(x-1/5) </= 3.75 where x is the number of miles
1.50 +0.25x - 0.25(1/5) < 3.75
0.25x < 3.75 - 1.50 + 0.05
x < 2.3/0.25
x < 9.2