2.00 Story Using Algebraic Equations.docx - Mr. James is...

Mr. James is trying to decide which cab to choose from the five available on Uber. All the cabs
have different rates per mile. They also charge different flat rates in addition to the rates per mile.
These are the rate of the cabs:
1. $0.65 per mile, plus a flat fee of $24.25
2. $ 2.15 per mile, plus a flat fee of $7.50
3. $0.50 per mile, plus a flat fee of $29.99
4. $1.45 per mile, plus a flat fee of $13
5. $0.32 per mile, plus a flat fee of $39.99
Mr. James has to travel for a business meeting which is 20 miles away and has to save up as
much as he can for a special day. So he writes the prices down and calculates which cab would
take the cheapest of all the cabs.
1.
0.65 x + 24.25 = total price ¿ pay
2. 2.15 x + 7.50 = total price ¿ pay
3. 0.50 x + 29.99 = total price ¿ pay