Question

In 1999 bus fare in atlanta was 4.70.In 1979 the fare was 2/5 of the fare in 1999 what was the fare in 1979

Answer 1

1.96 I think

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer : 1.96 was the fare in 1979.

Explanation :

Bus fare in Atlanta in 1999 =4.70

`\text{As we have given that in 1979 the fare was } (2)/(5) \text{ of the fare in 1999.}`

`\text{Bus fare in Atlanta in 1979=} (2)/(5)* 4.70`

Bus fare in Atlanta in 1979 is given by

`(2* 4.70)/(5)\\\\=(9.80)/(5)\\\\=1.96`

∴ 1.96 was the fare in 1979.