Question

the taxi charges in a city comprise of a fixed charge of ₹100 for 5kms and ₹16 per km for every addition km. if the amount paid at the end of the trip was ₹740 find the distance travelled. how to solve the question in maths

Answer 1

Answer:

45 km

Step-by-step explanation:

first 5 km charge=100

next

let the distance=x km

cost per 1 km=16

cost per x km = 16x rupees

total amount paid = 100+16x

given that total amount=740

so

100+16x=740

16x=740-100

16x=640

x=640/16

x=40 km

total distance travelled = 5+40=45km

hence the answer.