If taxi fares were $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.40 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 4-mile ride was  Select
A) $4.60
B) $9.80
C) $19.60
D) $9.60
E) $29.60
In 4 miles , initial 1/5 mile charge is $2   rest of the distance = 4 - (1/5) = 19/5   rest of the distance charge = 19(0.4) = $7.6 (as the charge is 0.4 for every 1/5 mile)   =&gt; total charge for 4 miles = 2+7.6= 
<gadget id="calculator">2+7.6</gadget>
<output>9.6</output>
9.6   Answer is $9.60
<result>D</result>
If taxi fares were $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.40 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 4-mile ride was