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2013 AMC 10A Problem 1

Problem 1 of 25EasierAlgebra

A taxi ride costs $1.50\$1.50 plus $0.25\$0.25 per mile traveled. How much does a 55-mile taxi ride cost?

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The mileage charge is $0.25⋅5=$1.25\$0.25\cdot 5=\$1.25. Adding the fixed charge gives $1.50+$1.25=$2.75\$1.50+\$1.25=\$2.75. Thus, C is the correct answer.

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Concepts: rate · money

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