SOLUTION: if a taxi cab driver charges .50 for the first 1/5 mile and then charges .20 every 1/10 mile. how much will the fee be for a 2 mile cab fare

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Question 308690: if a taxi cab driver charges .50 for the first 1/5 mile and then charges .20 every 1/10 mile. how much will the fee be for a 2 mile cab fare
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if a taxi cab driver charges .50 for the first 1/5 mile and then charges .20 every 1/10 mile. how much will the fee be for a 2 mile cab fare
1/5 mile = 2/10 mile
2 miles = 20/10 miles
20/10 - 2/10 = 18/10
0.50 + 18(0.20)
0.50 + 3.60
$4.10