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· 1 Months ago

it is given that, 2.5 is to be paid for next 40 km.. and 1.5 for afterward distance travelled . in solution 30*(2.5) and 40*(1.5) is given which is wrong

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 solution, please solve it again.

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