The given linear model is:

$c = 2.20 + 2m$

where:

• $c$ is the cost of the cab ride.
• $m$ is the number of miles traveled.
• The base fare is $2.20$.
• The cost per mile is $2$.

To find the cost for $m = 16$ miles:

$c = 2.20 + 2(16)$

$c = 2.20 + 32$

$c = 34.20$

Thus, the correct answer is $34.20$. ✅

Would you like more details or another explanation?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

1. What is the cost of a cab ride for 10 miles using the same model?
2. How would the cost change if the price per mile increased to $2.50?
3. If a ride costs $50.20, how many miles were traveled?
4. What is the slope of the given linear function, and what does it represent?
5. How would you represent this function graphically?

Tip: In linear equations, the slope represents the rate of change, while the y-intercept represents the starting value. 🚖