2013 AMC 10A Problem 1

A taxi ride costs 1.50 plus 0.25 per mile traveled. How much does a 5-mile taxi ride cost?

\textbf{(A)}\ 2.25 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 2.50 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 2.75 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 3.00 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 3.75

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