Question

9. When the fare of a cartain journey by on airline
was increased in the ratio 5 : 7. the cost if
ticket for journey increased by 406. Find the
original cost of the ticket.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original cost be 5x

And New cost be 7x

Now, According to the question,

$7x - 5x = 406 \\ = > 2x = 406 \\ = > x = \frac{406}{2} \\ = > x = 203$

Original cost

$5x = 5 \times 203 = 1015$

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Debasish Biswal