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Explanation
For 2 days, the cost for hiring a car in 2018 = 264 Rupees
For 2 days, the cost for hiring car in 2013 = unknown
20% of cost for hiring a car in 2013 + cost for hiring a car in 2013 (for 2 days) = 264 rupees
To Find
The cost for hiring a car in 2013, for 2 days =?
Solution
Let suppose
The cost for hiring a car in 2013 = Y
According to the given condition
20% of Y + Y = 264 ________ (i)
We know that
20% of x means = 20 x Y /100 = Y/5 Putting it in equation (i)
Y/5 + Y = 264
(Y + 5Y)/5 = 264
Y + 5Y = 1,320
6Y = 1,320
Y = 1,320/6
Y = 220 answer
Conclusion
The cost of hiring a car for 2 days in 2013 was Rs. 220
