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Relation for Direct Proportion

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A taxi charges a fare of Rs. 1275 for a journey of 150 km. How much would it charge for a journey of 124 km ?

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$\begin{matrix} D i s t a n c e : F a r e :: & D i s t a n c e : F a r e i n k m i n R s . & i n R s . 510 : 1275 :: & 124 : x \end{matrix}$

(Less distance, less fare)

$x = \frac{1275 \times 124}{150} = 1054 ∴ Fare~charged = Rs. ~1054$

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