Question

The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 17:20. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 425

A) Rs 500 B) Rs 100 C) Rs 200 D) Rs 75

Answer 1

A)Rs500

Step-by-step explanation:

17

$x \times 17 \div 20 = 425 = x \times 17 = 425 \times 20 = x \times 17 = 8500 = x = 8500 \div 17 = 500 = x = 500$