POSSIBLE P
Two car services offer to pick you up and take you home. Each service
charges a fee to pick up and a rate for each mile driven.
Diamond State Drivers charges according to this table:
Distance (miles)
1
5
cost (dollars)
5. 35
6. 75
10
8. 50
Thrifty Transport charges according to this equation, where c is the total cost for m miles
driven
c = 6. 50+. 3m
a. How much does Diamond State Drivers cost for each mile driven, and what
is the pick-up fee? Explain your reasoning.
