document.write( "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? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #554189 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 9.6 miles = 9 6/10 mi = 9 3/5 = 48/5 \n" ); document.write( "C = 1.25 + 47(.25) = $13 \n" ); document.write( " |