Question

The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 7: 9. Find the

increase in the fare, if: (3)

i) the original fare is Rs 245; ii) the increased fare is Rs 207.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given

Increased (new) bus fare =

7

9

× original bus fare

(i) We have:

Increased (new) bus fare =

7

9

× Rs 245= Rs 315

So, increase in fare = Rs 315−Rs 245= Rs 70.

(ii) We have:

Rs 207=

7

9

× original bus fare

Original bus fare = Rs 207×

7

9

= Rs 161

So, increase in fare = Rs 207− Rs 161 = Rs 46

Answer 2

Answer:

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