SOLUTION: A ferry charges a fare for each person in a vehicle. There is also a fare for the vehicle itself. The total fare for a vehicle with n people is represented by f(n) in the table. Ho
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Question 1103143: A ferry charges a fare for each person in a vehicle. There is also a fare for the vehicle itself. The total fare for a vehicle with n people is represented by f(n) in the table. How much does the ferry charge per person?
n=1,3,5,8
f(n)= $40,$58,$76,$103
A. $18/person
B. $13/person
C. $5/person
D. $9/person
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3y=58
x+y=40
2y=18
y=9
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