The taxi charges in a city comprise of a fixed charge, together with the charge of the distance covered. For a journey of 16 km, the charges paid are Rs. 156 and for a journey of 24 km, the charges paid are Rs. 204. What will a person have to pay for travelling a distance of 30 km? Choose the most appropriate option.
A) Rs. 236  B) Rs. 240  C) Rs. 248  D) Rs. 252  E) Rs. 352
For a journey of 16 km, the charges paid are Rs. 156 and for a journey of 24 km, the charges paid are Rs. 204.   Additional charges for 8 kms = 204-156= 
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<output>48</output>
48 Rs   additional charge/km= 48/8= 
<gadget id="calculator">48/8</gadget>
<output>6</output>
Rs 6   additional charge for 6 kms= 6*6= 
<gadget id="calculator">6*6</gadget>
<output>36</output>
Rs 36.   total charges for 30 kms= 204 +36= 
<gadget id="calculator">204 +36</gadget>
<output>240</output>
Rs 240   ANSWER:Rs. 240
<result>B</result>
The taxi charges in a city comprise of a fixed charge, together with the charge of the distance covered. For a journey of 16 km, the charges paid are Rs. 156 and for a journey of 24 km, the charges paid are Rs. 204. What will a person have to pay for travelling a distance of 30 km?