A taxicab fare costs x dollars for the first quarter of a mile and (
1
4
)x dollars for each quarter of a mile after that. How much will the total cost be for a
21
2
mile ride?

Question

A taxicab fare costs x dollars for the first quarter of a mile and (1/ 4) x dollars for each quarter of a mile after that. How much will the total cost be for a 21/ 2 mile ride?

Examsnet · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer is :  (13∕4)‌x.

GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Practice Test 1