Question

A taxi service charges a flat fee of 1.25 and 0.75 per mile. If henri has 14.00, which of the following shows the number of miles he can afford to ride in the taxi?

Answer 1

m<17

Explanation:

Answer 2

miles = x

14.00 = 1.25 +0.75x

12.75 = 0.75x

x = 12.75/0.75 =17

he can afford 17 miles