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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 6-km ride?

  1. ₱16.60
  2. ₱23.80
  3. ₱10.80
  4. ₱15

Answer

A. ₱16.60

Solution

Additional km = 6 − 4 = 2. Fare = 13 + 2 × 1.80 = ₱16.60.

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