Two cab rides cost the same amount for the same number of miles, m. Which situation can be represented by the equation 2.50 + 0.50m = 1.00 + 0.75m?

a. One cab charges an initial fee of $2.50 and then $0.50 for every mile. The other cab company charges an initial fee of $1.00 and then $0.75 for every mile.

b. One cab company charges $3 per mile. The other cab company charges $1.75 per mile

c. One cab charges an initial fee of $0.50 and then $2.50 for every mile. The other cab company charges an initial fee of $0.75 and then $1.00 for every mile

Question

18 February, 06:26

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Skye Barron · Answer 1

The answer is a, its not b because theren isnt a 3 in the equation and it isnt c because the m (for mile) is after. 50 not 2.50