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Brandon knows that her taxi ride from John Wayne airport to her destination is 26 kilometers and that 5 miles are the equivalent of approximately 8 kilometers. If 1 euro is worth 1.30 US dollars, what will be the approximate cost of her taxi ride in euros if the fare is $0.55 per quarter mile or fraction thereof?
A. 27.5
B. 30
C. 32.5
D. 35
E. 37.5
A. 27.5
B. 30
C. 32.5
D. 35
E. 37.5
06 Feb 2026, 11:33
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This is a great multi-step unit conversion problem, and it's all about staying organized with your conversions. Rushing through the steps is where most people drop the ball.
Step 1: Convert kilometers to miles.
We're told 5 miles ≈ 8 kilometers.
26 km × (5 miles / 8 km) = 130/8 = 16.25 miles.
Step 2: Convert miles to quarter miles.
The fare is charged per quarter mile, so we need to know how many quarter-mile units are in 16.25 miles.
16.25 miles ÷ 0.25 = 65 quarter miles.
Since 16.25 divides evenly into quarter miles, there's no leftover fraction to round up here.
Step 3: Calculate the cost in US dollars.
65 quarter miles × $0.55 per quarter mile = $35.75.
Step 4: Convert dollars to euros.
We're told 1 euro = 1.30 US dollars.
$35.75 ÷ 1.30 = 27.5 euros.
Answer: A (27.5)
Common trap: Many students flip the euro conversion and multiply by 1.30 instead of dividing — that would give you ~$46.50, which isn't even an answer choice (a good sign you went the wrong way). Remember: since 1 euro is worth MORE than 1 dollar, the euro amount should always be LESS than the dollar amount.
Takeaway: On multi-step conversion problems, always write out your conversion factors as fractions and make sure units cancel — it's the most reliable way to avoid flipping a ratio under time pressure.
Step 1: Convert kilometers to miles.
We're told 5 miles ≈ 8 kilometers.
26 km × (5 miles / 8 km) = 130/8 = 16.25 miles.
Step 2: Convert miles to quarter miles.
The fare is charged per quarter mile, so we need to know how many quarter-mile units are in 16.25 miles.
16.25 miles ÷ 0.25 = 65 quarter miles.
Since 16.25 divides evenly into quarter miles, there's no leftover fraction to round up here.
Step 3: Calculate the cost in US dollars.
65 quarter miles × $0.55 per quarter mile = $35.75.
Step 4: Convert dollars to euros.
We're told 1 euro = 1.30 US dollars.
$35.75 ÷ 1.30 = 27.5 euros.
Answer: A (27.5)
Common trap: Many students flip the euro conversion and multiply by 1.30 instead of dividing — that would give you ~$46.50, which isn't even an answer choice (a good sign you went the wrong way). Remember: since 1 euro is worth MORE than 1 dollar, the euro amount should always be LESS than the dollar amount.
Takeaway: On multi-step conversion problems, always write out your conversion factors as fractions and make sure units cancel — it's the most reliable way to avoid flipping a ratio under time pressure.
06 Feb 2026, 12:59
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Distance Conversion
The 26 km ride (\(\frac{26}{1.6}\)) equals 16.25 miles, using the given ratio (5 miles ≈ 8 km, so 1 mile = 1.6 km).
Fare Calculation
At $0.55 per quarter mile or fraction thereof, 16.25 x 4 miles = 65 quarter miles exactly, for a total of 65 x .55 = $35.75 USD.
Currency Conversion
Converting $35.75 USD at 1 euro = 1.30 USD, \(\frac{35.75}{1.3}\) = 27.5 euros.
ANS = A
The 26 km ride (\(\frac{26}{1.6}\)) equals 16.25 miles, using the given ratio (5 miles ≈ 8 km, so 1 mile = 1.6 km).
Fare Calculation
At $0.55 per quarter mile or fraction thereof, 16.25 x 4 miles = 65 quarter miles exactly, for a total of 65 x .55 = $35.75 USD.
Currency Conversion
Converting $35.75 USD at 1 euro = 1.30 USD, \(\frac{35.75}{1.3}\) = 27.5 euros.
ANS = A
