Mathematics

Maci Dalton

4 February, 22:20

A cab service charges customers a base fee and an additional charge per mile of the distance traveled. If x represents the distance traveled, in miles, and y represents the total cost, in dollars, which of the following situations is represented by the table below?

Distance (miles) 5 10 15 20

Total Cost $14.25 $23.50 $32.75 $42

A.

The base fee for hiring a cab is $5, and there is an additional charge of $1.85 per mile.

B.

The base fee for hiring a cab is $5, and there is an additional charge of $9.25 per mile.

C.

The base fee for hiring a cab is $7, and there is an additional charge of $1.65 per mile.

D.

The base fee for hiring a cab is $10, and there is an additional charge of $4.25 per mile.