QUESTIONS 1-10, 3 MARKS EACH

9. The subway system of a certain city consists of

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16 stations in a closed loop, with trains going

in both directions. The fare is 1 dollar for a ride

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of 1 station, 2 dollars for a ride of 2 or 3

stations, 3 dollars for a ride of 4 or 5 stations, 4

dollars for a ride of 6 or 7 stations, and 5

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dollars for a ride of 8 or more stations. What is

the minimum cost for going from Station #2 to

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Station #14?

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(D) 4 (E)5

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