A cab ride costs $10 per mile. Change this scenario to non proportional
In the revised scenario, the cab ride costs a fixed rate of $20 plus an additional $5 for each mile traveled.
To change the scenario to non-proportional, we can consider a situation where the cab fare is not solely dependent on the distance traveled.
For example:
- Flat Rate: Instead of charging per mile, the cab company may charge a fixed amount for each ride, regardless of the distance. For instance, the cab may charge a flat rate of $30 for any ride within a certain geographic area.
- Time-based Fare: In this scenario, the cab fare may depend on both the distance traveled and the time taken for the ride. The fare could be determined based on an initial fee plus an additional charge for every minute spent in the cab. For instance, the cab company could charge $5 initially and an extra $0.50 for every minute of travel.
- Surge Pricing: Some cab companies use surge pricing during peak hours or in high-demand areas. Here, the fare rate fluctuates based on the demand and availability of cabs. For example, the base fare may be $3, but during peak hours, the fare rate may increase by 2x or more.
These are just a few examples of non-proportional scenarios for cab fares. There can be various other factors like tolls, additional services, or special circumstances that can affect the fare calculation.
To change the scenario to a non-proportional relationship, we would need to introduce additional factors or variables that affect the cost of the cab ride, besides just the distance traveled.
For example, let's consider the following scenario where the cab ride cost is influenced by both the distance traveled and the time spent in the cab. We can introduce a rate for mileage and an additional rate for time.
Let's say the cab ride costs $5 per mile and $10 per hour. In this case, the total cost of the cab ride will depend on both the distance and the time spent in the cab.
To calculate the total cost, you would need to know both the distance traveled and the time spent in the cab. You would then multiply the distance by the mileage rate of $5 per mile and the time spent by the time rate of $10 per hour. Finally, you would add these two amounts together to determine the total cost of the cab ride.
For example, if you traveled 5 miles in the cab and spent 1 hour in the cab, the total cost would be calculated as follows:
Distance cost: 5 miles * $5 per mile = $25
Time cost: 1 hour * $10 per hour = $10
Total cost: $25 + $10 = $35
In this non-proportional relationship, the cost per mile no longer remains constant and is influenced by the time spent in the cab. This example demonstrates how a cab ride cost can be changed to a non-proportional scenario.