SOLUTION: a taxi charges $3.00 plus a $.25 for every 1/5 of a mile how many miles can you go if you have $12

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Question 646320: a taxi charges $3.00 plus a $.25 for every 1/5 of a mile how many miles can you go if you have $12
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+12+-+3+=+9+
Divide $9 by 25 cents
+900+%2F+25+=+36+
You can go +36%2A%281%2F5%29+=+7.2+ miles
if you have $12