SOLUTION: Greg missed the school. He called the cipper cab company. The cab company charged a flat rate of $2.50 and $.30. For each half 1/2 mile. Greg lives 10.5 miles from the school. What

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Question 999612: Greg missed the school. He called the cipper cab company. The cab company charged a flat rate of $2.50 and $.30. For each half 1/2 mile. Greg lives 10.5 miles from the school. What was the cost of his cab ride?
Answer by Amayaroka1237(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.50 + .30 per 1/2 mile. There are eleven 1/2 miles in 10.5 miles so .30x11= 3.30. Next add 2.50 and get the sum which is your answer so the answer is $5.80.