Solve Assume the Exercise Describes a Linear Relationship $\$ 2.30$ As Soon as You Get in the Taxi, to Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

Solve. Assume the exercise describes a linear relationship.
-In a certain city, the cost of a taxi ride is computed as follows: There is a fixed charge of $\$ 2.30$ as soon as you get in the taxi, to which a charge of $\$ 1.60$ per mile is added. Find an equation that can be used to determine the cost of an $x$ -mile taxi ride. Use this equation to find the cost of a 5 -mile taxi ride.

• A) \(\$ 10.30\)
• B) \(\$ 11.20\)
• C) \(\$ 10.48\)
• D) \(\$ 10.18\)

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