The cost of a taxi ride is 5 dollars plus 50 cents per mile. write an algebraic expression that models the cost of a taxi ride of m miles.
a. m(5+0.5)
b.5+ 0.5/m
c.5+0.5m
d.5m+0.5

Option C. 5 + 0.5m

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of a taxi ride is = $5.00

with per mile charges = 50 cents = 0.5 dollar

If the taxi ride of m miles, to find the cost of a taxi ride, the expression will be

$5 + m($0.5)

Therefore Option C., 5 + 0.5m is the correct answer.