Enter the distance and rate per kilometer, as well as the number of stops and surcharge per stop into the calculator to determine the total cost of the Shinkansen trip.
Shinkansen Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the total cost of a Shinkansen (bullet train) trip in Japan.
TC = (D * r) + (N * s)
Variables:
- TC is the total cost of the trip (¥)
- D is the distance of the trip (km)
- r is the rate per kilometer (¥/km)
- N is the number of stops
- s is the surcharge per stop (¥)
To calculate the total cost of the Shinkansen trip, multiply the distance of the trip by the rate per kilometer, then add the product of the number of stops and the surcharge per stop.
What is a Shinkansen?
A Shinkansen is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan, also known as the “bullet train” due to its distinct shape and speed. It is renowned for its punctuality, safety record, and capability of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h (200 mph). The Shinkansen has revolutionized high-speed rail travel since its inception in 1964 and has inspired similar systems in other countries.
How to Calculate Shinkansen?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Total Cost of a Shinkansen trip.
- First, determine the distance of the trip (D) in kilometers.
- Next, determine the rate per kilometer (r) in yen per kilometer.
- Next, determine the number of stops (N) on the trip.
- Next, determine the surcharge per stop (s) in yen.
- Next, use the formula TC = (D * r) + (N * s) to calculate the total cost of the trip.
- Finally, insert the variables and calculate the result.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Distance of the trip (D) = 300 km
Rate per kilometer (r) = 10 yen/km
Number of stops (N) = 5
Surcharge per stop (s) = 50 yen
