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The bus fare of 12 passengers is Rs 540. If the fare is increased by Rs 5 per passenger, how many passengers can travel for Rs 750?​

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

they want to know how many passengers can travel for a total fare of 750, and this can be expressed as follows:

total fare (t) = number of passengers (n) × fare per passenger (f)

where t=750

n is the value they're asking for

f = 5 + the previous fare per passenger

you can work out this f using the same formula

t=n×f

with all the previous values

t=540

n=12

f=the previous fare per passenger

540=12×f

45=f

so the new fare is

f= 5 + the previous fare per passenger

f= 5+45

f=50

and the number of passengers who can travel with the new fare is

t=n×f

750=n×50

15=n

User Thomas Orozco
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Answer:15 passengers

Step-by-step explanation:Original price,Fare for 12 passengers = Rs 540Fare for 1 passenger = Increased price,Fare for 1 passenger = 45 + 5 = Rs 50Let fare for X passengers be 750Hence, 15 passengers can travel for Rs 750.

User Luke Sneeringer
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