SOLUTION: At one time, the Texas Junior College Teachers Association annual conference was held in Austin. At that time a taxi ride in Austin was $1.25 for the first 1/5 of a mile and $0.25

Question 912931: At one time, the Texas Junior College Teachers Association annual conference was held in Austin. At that time a taxi ride in Austin was $1.25 for the first 1/5 of a mile and $0.25 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. If the distance from one of the convention hotels to the airport is 9.6 miles, how much will it cost to take a taxi from the hotel to the airport?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9.6 miles = 9 6/10 mi = 9 3/5 = 48/5
C = 1.25 + 47(.25) = $13
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