SOLUTION: when the fare for a certain journey by an airline was increased in the ratio 7:6, the cost of the ticket become rupee 2240. find the increase in the fare.

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Question 1126337: when the fare for a certain journey by an airline was increased in the ratio 7:6, the cost of the ticket become rupee 2240. find the increase in the fare.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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2240%2Fx=7%2F6
x%2F2240=6%2F7
x=2240%2A6%2F7

Question asks for 2240-%286%2F7%292240.