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Suppose a jeepney charges ₱13 for the first 4 km and ₱1.80 for each additional kilometer. How much is the fare for a 5-km ride?

  1. ₱22
  2. ₱9
  3. ₱14.80
  4. ₱14

Answer

C. ₱14.80

Solution

Additional km = 5 − 4 = 1. Fare = 13 + 1 × 1.80 = ₱14.80.

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