The taxi fare in new york city is $2.40 for the first 1/2 miles and additional mileage is charged at the rate $2.00 for each additional miles. you plan to give the driver a $2 tip

You're forgetting to add how many miles did the taxi drove you, without it, this problem doesn't have a solution, you're not including how many miles were drove additionally, as well as how much money you carry in the first place bud sorry