SOLUTION: You have $17 in your pocket. A taxi has a ride fee of $5 plus an additional fee of $0.60 per mile, what is the most miles you could ride in the taxi without using all of your money

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Question 1186638: You have $17 in your pocket. A taxi has a ride fee of $5 plus an additional fee of $0.60 per mile, what is the most miles you could ride in the taxi without using all of your money? ( Mileage is rounded up if you stop before a complete mile.)
Answer by ikleyn(52931) About Me  (Show Source):
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    %2817-5%29%2F0.60 = 12%2F0.60 = 120%2F6 = 20 miles, maximum.    ANSWER

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