Basic Maths: Test 10

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Basic Maths: Test 10

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Question 1

The bus fare for one person from Agra to Aligarh is Rs.210 and the train fare between the same places for one person is equal to three-fourth the bus fare for two persons between the same places. What is the total fare paid by 2 persons travelling by bus and 4 persons travelling by train between the two places?

A	Rs.1680
B	Rs.1560
C	Rs.1440
D	Rs.1306

Question 1 Explanation:

$\displaystyle \begin{array}{l}Bus\,\,fare\,=Rs.\,\,210\\Train\,\,fare\,=2\times 210\times \frac{3}{4}\\=Rs.\,315\\Therefore\,\,\operatorname{Re}quired\,\,\,total\,\,fare\,\\=Rs.\,\left( 2\times 210+4\times 315 \right)\\=Rs.\,\left( 420+1260 \right)\\=Rs.\,1680\end{array}$

Question 2

There are two numbers such that the sum of twice the first number and thrice the second number is 50 and the sum of thrice the first number and twice the second number is 60.Which is the larger number?