SOLUTION: The currency in Macau, China is the MOP. The standard rate for a taxi is MOP$11.00 for the first 1,500 meters, plus MOP$1.00 for every additional 180 meters. Calculate the cost, in

Question 1083181: The currency in Macau, China is the MOP. The standard rate for a taxi is MOP$11.00 for the first 1,500 meters, plus MOP$1.00 for every additional 180 meters. Calculate the cost, in US dollars, for a 3.48 km taxi ride. Assume 1 US Dollar = 7.98 MOP.
$_______US dollars
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The currency in Macau, China is the MOP.
The standard rate for a taxi is MOP$11.00 for the first 1,500 meters, plus MOP$1.00 for every additional 180 meters.
Calculate the cost, in US dollars, for a 3.48 km taxi ride. Assume 1 US Dollar = 7.98 MOP.
:
Change 3.48 km to 3480 meters
Find the cost in MOP's
C = + 11
C = + 11
C = 11 + 11
C = $22.00 MOPS
:
Change to US$
= $2.76

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