Question

In 1999, bus fare in Atlanta was 4.70 In 1979. the fare was 2/5 the fair in 1999. what was the fare in 1979

Answer 1

1.88

Explanation:

Multiply 4.7 x .4 (2/5)

Answer 2

The bus fare in Atlanta in 1979 was $1.88.

To determine the bus fare in Atlanta in 1979, when it was 2/5 of the fare in 1999, we can set up an equation.

Let x represent the fare in 1979.

Given that the fare in 1979 was 2/5 of the fare in 1999, the equation is:

`\[ x = (2)/(5) * 4.70 \]`

Now, calculate the expression on the right side of the equation:

`\[ x = (2)/(5) * 4.70 = 1.88 \]`

Therefore, the bus fare in Atlanta in 1979 was $1.88.

This calculation ensures that the fare in 1979 is indeed 2/5 of the fare in 1999, as specified in the problem.