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A certain NYC taxi driver has decided to start charging a [#permalink] New post 13 Aug 2007, 09:48
A certain NYC taxi driver has decided to start charging a rate of r cents per person per mile. How much, in dollars, would it cost 3 people to travel x miles if he decides to give them a 50% discount?


3xr/2
3x/200r
3r/200x
3xr/200
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 [#permalink] New post 13 Aug 2007, 09:52
3rs/200. Pay attention to cent/dolar.
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 [#permalink] New post 13 Aug 2007, 09:52
chautn wrote:
3rs/200. Pay attention to cent/dolar.



yes i know! i fall for that trick frequently!
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 [#permalink] New post 13 Aug 2007, 11:22
Good question. I fell into this trap when i first saw it as well.

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 [#permalink] New post 13 Aug 2007, 11:57
good catch! I was about to suggest A without taking a second glance. Teach me not to read the questions properly I guess
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