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Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Ratio, Proportion

The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 5:11. find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is rs. 275.

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Explanation:

Given :
The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 5:11.
If the original fare is rs. 275.
To find : The increase in the fare?
Solution : Original fare =Rs.275
Ratio of Increase in fare is 5:11.
So, let ‘x’ be the new fare
Increase is-
275/5=x/11
x=275*11/11
x=3025/5
x=605
So the new fare would be Rs.605.
Increase in the fare is
Rs.605-Rs.275=Rs.330