Subject: mathqa
Question: mike took a taxi to the airport and paid $ 2.50 to start plus $ 0.25 per mile . annie took a different route to the airport and paid $ 2.50 plus $ 5.00 in bridge toll fees plus $ 0.25 per mile . if each was charged exactly the same amount , and annie ' s ride was 18 miles , how many miles was mike ' s ride ?
Option: 
A: 30
B: 42
C: 38
D: 34
Answer: C