Question

I hire a taxi from my home to go to my workplace. The fare system in the city is such that for the first kilometre, I am charged Rs 25, and after that, I am charged Rs 6 per kilometre. If my workplace is 10 km far from my home, what amount do I have to pay if I go by taxi?

A) Rs. 64 B) Rs. 89 C) Rs. 90 D) Rs. 79

Answer 1

Fare for 1st km=Rs 25

Fare for the remaining travel=Rs6/km

Total distance travelled=10km

Thus,as per question----

1×25+9×6

25+54

79

Thus,amount to be paid is option (d).Rs 79