Four people shared a taxi fare of $36 with a tip of 25%. How much did each person pay?

Four people shared a taxi fare of $36 with a tip of 25%. How much did each person pay?

• A. $9.75
• B. $10.25
• C. $10.75
• D. $11.25

Answer: (D)

To determine how much each person paid for the taxi fare with a tip, we first need to calculate the total amount that includes both the fare and the tip. The taxi fare is $36, and an additional 25% tip needs to be added. To find the tip, we calculate 25% of $36: \[ \text{Tip} = 0.25 \times 36 = 9 \] Adding the tip to the original fare gives us the total amount: \[ \text{Total Amount} = \text{Fare} + \text{Tip} = 36 + 9 = 45 \] Next, we divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the fare: \[ \text{Amount per Person} = \frac{\text{Total Amount}}{4} = \frac{45}{4} = 11.25 \] Therefore, each person paid $11.25 for their share of the taxi fare including the tip. The correct answer reflects the total amount per person accurately calculated and divided.

To determine how much each person paid for the taxi fare with a tip, we first need to calculate the total amount that includes both the fare and the tip.

The taxi fare is $36, and an additional 25% tip needs to be added. To find the tip, we calculate 25% of $36:

[

\text{Tip} = 0.25 \times 36 = 9

]

Adding the tip to the original fare gives us the total amount:

[

\text{Total Amount} = \text{Fare} + \text{Tip} = 36 + 9 = 45

]

Next, we divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the fare:

[

\text{Amount per Person} = \frac{\text{Total Amount}}{4} = \frac{45}{4} = 11.25

]

Therefore, each person paid $11.25 for their share of the taxi fare including the tip.

The correct answer reflects the total amount per person accurately calculated and divided.