If taxi fares were $8.00 for the first 1/5 mile and $0.8 for each 1/5 mile there after, then the taxi fare for a 8-mile ride was Pick one:
A) $ 39.00
B) $ 39.10
C) $ 39.25
D) $ 39.30
E) $ 39.20

Rationale: in 8 miles , initial 1 / 5 mile charge is $ 8 rest of the distance = 8 - ( 1 / 5 ) = 39 / 5 rest of the distance charge = 39 ( 0.8 ) = $ 31.2 ( as the charge is 0.8 for every 1 / 5 mile ) = > total charge for 4 miles = 8 + 31.2 = 39.2 answer is e
Answer: E