Yellow cab charges 1.75 flat rate in in addition to $0.75per mile. Leo has no more than $20 to spend on a ride. How many miles can Leo travel without exceeding his limit? Show s…

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Jude Niroshan · Answer 1 · 2024-12-25T21:56:58+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

Set x miles Leo can travel, and his cost have to be no more than $20, so

1.75+0.75x =20

0.75x = 20-1.75

0.75x = 18.25

x = 18.25/0.75 = 24.333 miles