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Let's calculate the cost for Corey to travel 240 miles using both Taxi A and Taxi B to find out which is cheaper.

### Taxi A:
- Original cost: £35 per 40 miles.
- With a 15% discount:
  \[
  15\% \text{ of } 35 = 0.15 \times 35 = 5.25 \text{ pounds}
  \]
- Discounted cost per 40 miles: 
  \[
  35 - 5.25 = 29.75 \text{ pounds}
  \]
- For 240 miles, we need to calculate how many 40-mile segments are in 240 miles:
  \[
  \frac{240}{40} = 6
  \]
- Total cost for Taxi A:
  \[
  6 \times 29.75 = 178.5 \text{ pounds}
  \]

### Taxi B:
- Cost per mile: 70p (0.70 pounds).
- Total cost for 240 miles:
  \[
  240 \times 0.70 = 168 \text{ pounds}
  \]

### Conclusion:
Taxi B is cheaper, costing Corey £168 for the 240-mile journey.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
1. How much would Corey save by choosing Taxi B over Taxi A?
2. What would the cost be for a 300-mile journey using both taxis?
3. If Taxi A's discount increased to 20%, would it be cheaper than Taxi B?
4. What is the price per mile for Taxi A after the discount?
5. How would the cost change if the journey were 120 miles?

**Tip:** When comparing costs, always consider any discounts or special rates to calculate the actual price accurately.

Corey wants to travel 240 miles. How much would the cheaper taxi journey cost him?

Find out how to determine the cheaper taxi option for a 240-mile journey by comparing unit rates and applying discounts. Learn key concepts like cost calculation, unit rates, and percentages. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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