Taxi Math: Caleb's 5.6-Mile Ride Costs $13.00

Problem: 5.6 miles total. $1.50 first mile. $0.25 per additional tenth mile.

Step-by-Step

1. First mile: $1.50
2. Remaining distance: 5.6 − 1.0 = 4.6 miles
3. Convert to tenths: 4.6 miles × 10 tenths/mile = 46 tenths
4. Cost for remaining: 46 × $0.25 = $11.50
5. Total: $1.50 + $11.50 = $13.00

Verification

5.6 miles = 56 tenths. First 10 tenths = $1.50. Next 46 tenths × $0.25 = $11.50. Sum = $13.00. ✓

Answer: Caleb pays $13.00.