SSC CGL 20201)A private taxi company charges a fixed charge along with a per kilometre charge based on the distance covered. For a journey of 24 km, the charges paid are Rs. 368 and for a journey of 32 km,the charges paid are Rs. 464. How much will a person have to pay for travelling a distance of 15 km?
Rs. 260
Charge for 24 km = 368;
Charge for 32 km = 464;
Difference in km = 32 - 24 = 8 km;
Charge for 8 km = 464 - 368 = 96;
Charge for 1 km = 96/8 = Rs. 12;
Fixed charge = 368 - 12 x 24 = 368 - 288 = 80;
Charge for 15 km = 80 + 12 x 15 = 80 + 180 = Rs.260