Jim’s Taxi Service charges an initial fee of $2.45 at the beginning of a trip and an additional charge of $0.35 for each 2/5 of a mile traveled. What is the total charge for a trip of 3.6 miles?
Pick one: A) $3.15 B) $4.45 C) $4.80 D) $5.05 E) $5.6
Let the fixed charge of Jim’s Taxi Service = 2.45 $   and charge per 2/5 mile(.4 mile) = .35$   Total charge for a trip of 3.6 miles = 2.45 + (3.6/.4) * .35   = 2.45 + 9*.35= 
<gadget id="calculator">2.45 + 9*.35</gadget>
<output>5.6</output>
5.6 $   Answer $5.6
<result>E</result>
Jim’s Taxi Service charges an initial fee of $2.45 at the beginning of a trip and an additional charge of $0.35 for each 2/5 of a mile traveled. What is the total charge for a trip of 3.6 miles?