Question

The taxi charges in a city consist of a fixed charge together with the charge for the distance covered. For a distance of 8km the charge paid is Rs 111 and for a journey of 12 km, the charge paid is Rs 159. What are the fixed charge and charge per km​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the fixed charge be ₹ x and charge for the distance covered be ₹ y. Hence, The fixed charge = ₹ 15. Charge for distance covered = ₹ 12.