If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.50 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was
Choose one
A) $1.56	B) $2.40	C) $3.80	D) $4.20	E) $8.00
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(0.5) = $7 (as the charge is 0.5 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 3 miles = 1+7= 
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8   Answer is $8.00.
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If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.50 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was