Question

The railway fare for 61 km is ₹183.Find the fare for 53 km​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Rs x be the railway fare for a journey of distance 53 km.

The lesser the distance, the lesser will be the fare.

So, it is a case of direct proportion .

Now, 61183=53x⇒x=53×18361⇒x=159

The railway fare for a journey of distance 53 km is Rs 159.

Answer 2

Answer:

159 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

fare for 61Km = Rs.183

fare for 1Km = Rs.183/61 = Rs.3

fare for 53Km = Rs. 3 x 53 = Rs. 159