A travel authorization lists a distance of 300 miles with a mileage rate of $0.50 per mile. What is the travel reimbursement?

A travel authorization lists a distance of 300 miles with a mileage rate of $0.50 per mile. What is the travel reimbursement?

• A. 100
• B. 120
• C. 180
• D. 150

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is to multiply the distance by the per‑mile rate to get the reimbursement. So, 300 miles at $0.50 per mile is 300 × 0.50 = 150. The travel reimbursement is $150.

The essential idea is to multiply the distance by the per‑mile rate to get the reimbursement. So, 300 miles at $0.50 per mile is 300 × 0.50 = 150. The travel reimbursement is $150.