The cost of renting a small bus for a trip was Taka X which was to be shared equally by 16 persons. Actually 10 person availed the trip. How much more Taka will be the cost per person?

The cost of renting a small bus for a trip was Taka X which was to be shared equally by 16 persons. Actually 10 person availed the trip. How much more Taka will be the cost per person?

A X/6

B X/10

C 3X/40

D X/16

Solution

Correct Answer: Option E

At first,

16 persons = X taka

1 person = X / 16 taka

Afterward,

10 persons = X taka

1 person = X / 10 taka

Now,

The difference would be:

(X/10) - (X/16) = (8X - 5X) / 80

= 3X / 80