SOLUTION: Jamel takes a taxicab to work sometimes. Taxicabs charge $1.50 for the first 1/5 of a mile and an additional $.25 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. Jamal has $3.75 total. What i

Question 666094: Jamel takes a taxicab to work sometimes. Taxicabs charge $1.50 for the first 1/5 of a mile and an additional $.25 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. Jamal has $3.75 total. What is the maximum miles Jamal can travel without giving a tip?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the maximum number of miles he can go
( in cents )

He can go 1 mile
check:
There are 5 fifths in 1 miles
5 fifths minus 1 fifth is 4/5

OK

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