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

Answer : 1.96 was the fare in 1979.

Explanation :

Bus fare in Atlanta in 1999 =4.70

$\text{As we have given that in 1979 the fare was } \frac{2}{5} \text{ of the fare in 1999.}$

$\text{Bus fare in Atlanta in 1979=} \frac{2}{5}\times 4.70$

Bus fare in Atlanta in 1979 is given by

$\frac{2\times 4.70}{5}\\\\=\frac{9.80}{5}\\\\=1.96$

∴ 1.96 was the fare in 1979.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.96 I think

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