Question

The train fare from Delhi to Chandigarh for 5 people is rupees 2615. How much is fair for 21 people ??

Answer 1

Given:

The train fare from Delhi to Chandigarh for 5 people is Rs 2615/-

To Find:

How much is fare for 21 people ??

Solution:

Cost of train fare from delhi to Chandigarh for 5 people = Rs 2615/-

Cost of train fare from delhi to Chandigarh for 1 people = 2615/5 = Rs 523/-

Cost of train fare from delhi to Chandigarh for 21 people = 523×21 = Rs 10,983/-

Hence, Cost of train fare from delhi to Chandigarh for 21 people is Rs 10,983/-

Answer 2

train fare for 5 people = 2615

this implies that the fare for 1 people is = 2615/5

=523rs.

there fore fare for 21 people is equal to the cost for 1 person × 21

so fare for 21 people 523×21 =10,983 rs.