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A taxi charges a fare of Rs 2550 for a journey of 150 km. How much would it charge for a journey of 124 km?

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Solution

Let the charge for a journey of 124 km be ₹x.
Price(in ₹) 2550 x
Distance(in km) 150 124
More is the distance travelled, more will be the price.
So, it is a case of direct proportion.
2550150=x124x=2550×124150=2108
Thus, the taxi charges ₹2,108 for the distance of 124 km.

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