If taxi fares were $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.60 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 8-mile ride was
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) $2.40	B) $25.20	C) $25.40	D) $25.60	E) $25.50
In 8 miles , initial 1/5 mile charge is $2   rest of the distance = 8 - (1/5) = 39/5   rest of the distance charge = 39(0.6) = $23.4 (as the charge is 0.6 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 4 miles = 2+23.4= 
<gadget id="calculator">2+23.4</gadget>
<output>25.4</output>
25.4   Answer is $25.40
<result>C</result>
If taxi fares were $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.60 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 8-mile ride was