Question

A worker may claim Rs. 15 for each km which he travels by taxi and Rs. 5 for each km which he drives his own car. If in one week he claimed Rs. 500 for travelling 80 km how many kms did he travel by taxi?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The problem can be solved by considering the options one by one.

Option (1) implies 10 km by taxi and 70 km by own car. Total charges =Rs10×15+Rs5×70=Rs500=Rs10×15+Rs5×70=Rs500