Question

In 1999, bus fare in Atlanta was $4.70. In 1979, the fare was 2/5 the fare in 1999. What was the fare in 1999?

Answer 1

The fare in 1979 was $1.88.

Explanation:

In 1999, bus fare in Atlanta was $4.70.

In 1979, the fare was 2/5 the fare in 1999.

This means the fare in 1979 was 2/5 of $4.70.

This means
`(2)/(5)*4.70= 1.88` dollars

Hence, the fare in 1979 was $1.88.