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

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Hacfi · Answer 1 · 2019-11-18T19:55:21+0000

Answer : 1.96 was the fare in 1979.

Explanation :

Bus fare in Atlanta in 1999 =4.70

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

$\text{Bus fare in Atlanta in 1979=} (2)/(5)* 4.70$

Bus fare in Atlanta in 1979 is given by

$(2* 4.70)/(5)\\\\=(9.80)/(5)\\\\=1.96$

∴ 1.96 was the fare in 1979.