If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.30 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was Choose the correct choice from the following
A) $1.56  B) $2.40  C) $3.80  D) $5.20  E) $2.80
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(0.3) = $4.2 (as the charge is 0.3 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 3 miles = 1+4.2= 
<gadget id="calculator">1+4.2</gadget>
<output>5.2</output>
5.2   Answer is $5.20.
<result>D</result>
If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.30 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was