Question

When the fare of a certain journey by an airline was increased in the ratio 5 : 9, the cost of the ticket for the journey became Rs. 2021. Find the increase in the fare.

• A. Rs. 898.3
• B. Rs. 798.3
• C. Rs. 788.3
• D. Rs. 888.3

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rs. 898.3

Given: Original fair : Increased fair = 5 : 9

$\Rightarrow$ 9 $\times$ The original fare = 5 $\times$ Increased fair

9 $\times$ The original fare = 5 $\times$ Rs 2021

$\Rightarrow$ The original fare $=\frac{5\times 2021}{9}=Rs.1122.7$

$\therefore$ Increased in the fair
$=Rs.(2021-1122.7)$
$=Rs.898.3$