Question

A taxi charges an initial fee of $1.50 plus $2.00 per mile.

Which equation can be used to find the total cost in dollars, y, for a trip that is x miles?
A. y = 3.50x
B. y = x + 3.50
C. y = 2x + 1.50
D. y = 1.50x + 2

Answer 1

C. y = 2x + 1.50

Explanation:

Initial fee is $1.50, this does not change.

For every mile it cost $2 times however many mile(s) is traveled.

So, initial fee + (mile cost * miles travel)