A certain taxi company charges $3.50 for the first 1/5 of a mile plus $0.40 for each additional 1/5 of a mile. What would this company charge for a taxi ride that was 8 miles long?  Answers.
A) 15.6	B) 16.0	C) 17.5	D) 18.7	E) 19.1

Rationale: "a certain taxi company charges $ 3.50 for the first 1 / 5 of a mile plus $ 0.40 for each additional 1 / 5 of a mile . what would this company charge for a taxi ride that was 8 miles long ? a . 15.60 b . 16.00 c . 17.50 d . 18.70 e . 19.10 1 / 5 miles = 0.2 miles . the cost of 8 miles long ride would be $ 3.50 for the first 0.2 miles plus ( 8 - 0.2 ) / 0.2 * 0.4 = $ 3.5 + $ 15.6 = $ 18.7 . answer : e ."
Answer: E