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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 16-km ride?

  1. ₱41.80
  2. ₱28.80
  3. ₱25
  4. ₱34.60

Answer

D. ₱34.60

Solution

Additional km = 16 − 4 = 12. Fare = 13 + 12 × 1.80 = ₱34.60.

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