The toll T, in dollars, for a truck using a certain bridge is given by the formula T =3.50 + 0.50( x − 2), where x is the number of axles on the truck. What is the toll for an 18-wheel truck that has 2 wheels on its front axle and 4 wheels on each of its other axles? Choose the correct answer:
A) $ 2.50
B) $ 3.00
C) $ 3.50
D) $ 4.00
E) $ 5.00

Rationale: number of wheels in truck = 18 number of wheels on its front axle = 2 number of wheels remaining = 16 number of axles remaining axles = 16 / 4 = 4 total number of axles = 5 t = 3.50 + 0.50 ( x − 2 ) = 3.50 + . 5 * 3 = 3.5 + 1.5 = 5 $ answer e
Answer: E