A certain taxi company charges $2.10 for the first 1/5 of a mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. What would this company charge for a taxi ride that was 8 miles long?  Choose the correct option:
A) 15.6
B) 16.0
C) 17.7
D) 18.7
E) 19.1
A certain taxi company charges $2.10 for the first 1/5= 
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<output>1/5 = around 0.2</output>
0.2 miles.   The cost of 8 miles long ride would be $2.10 for the first 0.2 miles plus (8-0.2)/0.2*0.4= $2.1 + $15.6 = $17.7.   Answer: 17.7.
<result>C</result>
A certain taxi company charges $2.10 for the first 1/5 of a mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. What would this company charge for a taxi ride that was 8 miles long?