A TAXI CAB COST $1.25 FOR THE FIRST MILE AND $.25 FOR EACH ADDDITIONAL MILE. how many miles can be traveled in the taxi for $8.00? M= number of miles traveled.
To find how many miles can be traveled in a taxi for $8.00, we can set up an equation.
Let's break down the cost:
- $1.25 is the cost for the first mile.
- $0.25 is the cost for each additional mile.
Let's assume M is the number of miles traveled after the first mile. Since the cost for each additional mile is $0.25, we can write the equation:
$0.25 * M = $8.00 - $1.25
Now, let's solve this equation to find the value of M:
$0.25 * M = $8.00 - $1.25
$0.25 * M = $6.75
To isolate M, we divide both sides of the equation by $0.25:
M = $6.75 / $0.25
M ≈ 27
Therefore, approximately 27 miles can be traveled in the taxi for $8.00.