Which statement accurately describes this model? a. taxi a is always the better deal b. taxi b is always the better deal c. taxi a is the better deal for the first 7 5 miles d. taxi b is the better deal for the first 7.5 miles

D. Taxi B is the better deal for the first 7.5 miles

Explanation:

In the given graph,

Miles is independent variable and cost is the dependent variable,

And, Line A shows the cost in different miles of taxi A and line B shows the cost in different miles of taxi B.

Since, the lines A and B intersect at 7.5 miles,

Therefore, for 7.5 miles, the cost of taxi A and Taxi B are equal.

But, The initial cost of taxi A is greater than that of taxi B.

⇒ Before, 7.5 miles the cost of taxi A is greater than that of taxi B.

⇒ Before, 7.5 miles the cost of taxi B is less than that of taxi A

⇒ For a costumer, taxi B will be less expensive than that of taxi A for first 7.5 miles.

Option D is correct.

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cpctc makes it so that corresponding parts of the triangle you proved to be equal are equal, the other options aren't part of the part of the triangles you proved to be equal.