If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.40 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was  Choose the correct choice from the following options
A) $1.56 B) $2.40 C) $3.80 D) $4.20 E) $6.60
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(0.4) = $5.6 (as the charge is 0.4 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 3 miles = 1+5.6= 
<gadget id="calculator">1+5.6</gadget>
<output>6.6</output>
6.6   Answer is $6.60.
<result>E</result>
If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.40 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was