SOLUTION: Jamal works in a city and sometimes takes a taxi to work. The taxicabs charge $1.50 for the first −1 mile 15 and $0.25 for each additional −5 mile. Jamal has only $3.75 in

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Question 1171521: Jamal works in a city and
sometimes takes a taxi to work. The
taxicabs charge $1.50 for the first −1 mile 15
and $0.25 for each additional −5 mile.
Jamal has only $3.75 in his pocket. What is the maximum distance he can travel by cab if he does not intend to tip the cab driver?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jamal works in a city and
sometimes takes a taxi to work. The
taxicabs charge $1.50 for the first −1 mile 15
and $0.25 for each additional −5 mile.
Jamal has only $3.75 in his pocket. What is the maximum distance he can travel by cab if he does not intend to tip the cab driver?
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Not clear.
Is it -1 mile? Minus 1 mile? Makes no sense.