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How much money will it take to take this cab. They are 12.5 miles away from their hotel. It is $2.80 for the first mile. $.20 for each additional 1/8 mile. How much total will they pay?
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First mile costs $2.80. The remaining 11.5 miles which is 8*11.5 eighths  of a mile=92*$0.20=$18.40. Total is 18.40+2.80=$21.20.

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Given first mile = $2.80
remaining miles = 12.5-1=11.5
The cost of 11.5 miles = 8*11.5*$0.20=$18.40
which is Total cost is 18.40+2.80=$21.20


 

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