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#20618

linear equations

word problems

easy

60 sec

A taxi ride cost a total of $$32.50$ . The taxi company charges a flat pick-up fee of $$2.50$ , plus an additional $$1.50$ for each mile traveled. If $x$ represents the number of miles traveled, which of the following equations represents the total cost of the taxi ride?

A.

$1.50 x - 2.50 = 32.50$

B.

$2.50 x + 1.50 = 32.50$

C.

$1.50 x + 2.50 = 32.50$

D.

$(1.50 + 2.50) x = 32.50$