The fare of a bus is Rs. x for the first five kilometres and Rs. 13 per kilometres thereafter. If a passenger pays Rs. 2,402 for a journey of 187 kilometres, what is the value of X ?


A) Rs. 29

B) Rs. 39

C) Rs. 36

D) Rs. 31

Correct Answer:
C) Rs. 36

Description for Correct answer:
According to the question.

\( \Large x + 182 \times 13 = 2402 \)

=> x + 2366 = 2402

=> x = 2402 - 2366

x = Rs. 36

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