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Lavanya

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· 1 Months ago

in question it is mentioned as Rs.2.50 per km for the next 40 kms, but in the solution it is taken as Rs. 2.50 for just 30 kms

Question:
The fare for a bus journey is Rs.c for the first 30 km of journey, Rs.2.50 per km for the next 40 km and Rs.1.50 per km thereafter. A customer travelled a distance of 100 km and paid an amount of Rs.175. Find the value of c.
Options:
A) 25
B) 30
C) 35
D) 40
E) None of these   
Solution:

According to question;

c + 40 x 2.5 + 1.5 x 30= 175

c =175 - 145=30

c = 30

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· 1 Months ago

Dear student
We have fixed the ambiguity of the question, please solve it again.

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