Question

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A cab company charges a fixed amount plus a fee based on the distance traveled. The cost chart for the company is shown:

Cost Chart

Distance traveled (miles) (x)
Cost (dollars) (y)
0
5
1
8
2
11


What is the fixed amount charged? (5 points)


A. $3
B. $5
C. $8
D. $9

Answer 1

B- $5

I got it correct on my test so I hope this helps <3

Answer 2

The correct answer is "B."

Explanation:

The fixed amount is $5, and the fee is $3 because the fee is based on the distance traveled. For every mile the price goes up by $3. That means that you get a fixed amount charged at the beginning, which is $5. Then you get a fee for every mile driven which is $3 per mile.

The question is, "What is the fixed amount charged?" The fixed amount is $5 which is choice "B."