SOLUTION: You have to take a taxi. The first 1/5 of the ride cost .50 cents with every 1/10 of the ride costing .20. The ride is 2 miles long. How much is the cab fair?

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Question 267710: You have to take a taxi. The first 1/5 of the ride cost .50 cents with every 1/10 of the ride costing .20. The ride is 2 miles long. How much is the cab fair?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ride is 2 miles
%281%2F5%29%2A2+=+2%2F5
The 1st 2%2F5 mi cost 50 cents
There are 2+-+2%2F5+=+8%2F5 mi left
Every 1%2F10of the ride now costs 20 cents
%281%2F10%29+%2A+2+=+1%2F5 mi
Every 1%2F5 mi costs 20 cents
8%2F5+=+8%2A%281%2F5%29
There are 8 1%2F5 mi left
8%2A20+=+160
50+%2B+160+=+210 cents
The cab fare is $2.10