document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1204232>Question 1204232</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The cost of hiring a taxi is given by the formula C = 2.25d + 15 where d is the distance travelled in kilometres. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "(a) Find the cost of travelling 20km\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(b). a trip costs a passenger $87. How far did the passenger travel? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(a) <font color=red size=4>$60</font><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(b) <font color=red size=4>32 km</font>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C = 2.25*d + 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C = 2.25*20 + 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C = 60\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(b)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "C = 2.25*d + 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "87 = 2.25*d + 15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "87-15 = 2.25*d<BR>\n" );
document.write( "72 = 2.25*d<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 72/(2.25)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = 32<BR>\n" );
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