If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.45 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was
Choose the correct choice.
A) $1.56 B) $2.40 C) $3.80 D) $4.20 E) $7.30
In 3 miles , initial 1/5 mile charge is $1   rest of the distance = 3 - (1/5) = 14/5   rest of the distance charge = 14(0.45) = $6.3 (as the charge is 0.45 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 3 miles = 1+6.3= 
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7.3   Answer is $7.30.
<result>E</result>
If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.45 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was