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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-03-20

The toll on the Islands Bridge is $1.00 for the car and driver, and $0.75 for each additional passenger.

How many people were riding in a car for which the toll was $3.25?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. None of these

Asked by Kelvin

Answer (3)

your answer is B. 3
explanation: 1.00+0.75+0.75+0.75= $3.25 ;

Answered by caitlynnscheel9 | 2024-06-12

C. 4 ;

Answered by Hallberge129 | 2024-06-12

The toll of $3.25 corresponds to 4 people in the car, including the driver. This was calculated by setting up an equation based on the toll pricing. The breakdown of the costs shows that 3 passengers were charged $0.75 each, added to $1.00 for the driver, totals $3.25.
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Answered by caitlynnscheel9 | 2024-10-02