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?
m less-than-or-equal-to 17
m greater-than-or-equal-to 17
m less-than-or-equal-to 20.3
m greater-than-or-equal-to 20.3

Answer 1

Answer:

less than or equal to 17

Step-by-step explanation:

14=1.25+0.75x

12.75/0.75=x

x=17

17 is the maximum

Answer 2

Q/A:  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?

a.   m less-than-or-equal-to 17

b.   m greater-than-or-equal-to 17

c.   m less-than-or-equal-to 20.3

d.   m greater-than-or-equal-to 20.3

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