Question

lamonte and fwam own competing taxicab companies. both cab companies charge a one - time pickup fee for every ride, as well as a charge for each mile traveled. the equation $y = 2.2x + 2.5$ represents what lamontes company charges. fwam charges a $4 pickup fee and $2.80 per mile. use the dropdown menu and answer - blank below to form a true statement. answer attempt 1 out of 3 fwams company charges $\square$ per mile than lamontes.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify per-mile rates

Lamonte's per-mile rate: $\$2.20$, Fwam's per-mile rate: $\$2.80$

Step2: Calculate the difference

$\$2.80 - \$2.20 = \$0.60$

Step3: Determine rate relationship

Fwam's rate is higher, so the word is "more".

Answer:

Fwam's company charges $\$0.60$ more per mile than Lamonte's.