If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.20 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) $2.80
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(0.2) = $2.8 (as the charge is 0.2 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 3 miles = 1+2.8= 
<gadget id="calculator">1+2.8</gadget>
<output>3.8</output>
3.8   Answer is $3.80.
<result>C</result>
If taxi fares were $1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.20 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was