WILL MEDAL IF RIGHT
one cab company charges a flat rate $5.60 plus $2.05 per mile. if a person took the cab to the store and the total was $36.35, how many miles did it take to get to the store?
A. 15 miles
B. 63.04 miles
C. 12.13 miles
D. 13 miles

Question

WILL MEDAL IF RIGHT
one cab company charges a flat rate $5.60 plus $2.05 per mile. if a person took the cab to the store and the total was $36.35, how many miles did it take to get to the store? 
A. 15 miles
B. 63.04 miles
C. 12.13 miles
D. 13 miles

anonymous · Answer

A. 15 miles

anonymous · Answer

Method: Subtract the flat rate (5.60) from the total fare (36.35). You're left with 30.75. Divide this with 2.05 to determine the number of miles travelled.