Question

a taxi company charges a $5 initial fee and $2 per mile. which equation models the total cost c for x miles?
a. $c = 2x + 5$
b. $c = 3x + 5$
c. $c = 5x + 2$
d. $c = 2x - 5$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify fixed and variable costs

Fixed cost = $5, variable cost = $2 per mile

Step2: Form total cost equation

Total cost = variable cost + fixed cost → \( C = 2x + 5 \)

Answer:

a. \( C = 2x + 5 \)