In a different city, a taxi driver charges $5.00 plus $1.50 for every 1/4 of a mile driven and an additional $1.00 per minute while the taxi is stopped. How much did the taxi driver charge for a 5-mile ride that lasted 30 minutes if the taxi was stopped 25 percent of the time?

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$45.50

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$34.00

$42

$42.50

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To find the total charge for the taxi ride, we need to calculate the distance charge, the time charge, and the base fare. First, we calculate the base fare, which is $5.00. Next, we determine the distance charge. The ride is 5 miles long, and since the driver charges $1.50 for every 1/4 mile, we need to find out how many 1/4 miles are in 5 miles. There are 4 quarters in a mile, so in 5 miles, there are 5 * 4 = 20 quarters. Thus, the distance charge is 20 * $1.50 = $30.00. Now, we calculate the time charge. The ride lasted 30 minutes, and the…

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Your ability to manipulate linear and quadratic expressions, substitute unknowns, and solve equations under time pressure.

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