Answer:
The total fare of the trip is $20.2
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the following in the question:
LA Taxi Co. Fare for first 0.5 miles = $3.20
Additional mileage rate = $0.25 for each 0.1 mile.
Tip to the driver = $2.00
Total distance to be covered = 6.5 miles
Fare for trip can be given by the equation:
[tex]f(x) = 3.20 + 0.25(\dfrac{x-0.5}{0.1})[/tex]
where x is the total distance to be covered.
Putting x = 6.5 in the question, we get,
[tex]f(6.5) = 3.20 + 0.25(\dfrac{6.5-0.5}{0.1}) = 18.2[/tex]
Thus, the trip will cost $18.2.
Total fare =
= Cost of trip + Tip to the driver
[tex]=18.2 + 2.00\\=20.2[/tex]
Thus, the total fare of the trip is $20.2
