A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Aarushi paid Rs 27 for a book kept for seven days. If fixed charges are Rs x and per day charges are Rs y, write the linear equation representing the above information.

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2023-02-12

A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Aarushi paid Rs 27 for a book kept for seven days. If fixed charges are Rs x and per day charges are Rs y, write the linear equation representing the above information.

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Areli Kim

Areli Kim

Beginner2023-02-13Added 4 answers

Allow fixed fees for the first three days. = Rs x
and additional charges for each day = Rs y
Total period = 7 days
and amount charges = Rs 27
∴ x+(7−3)×y=27
⇒ x+4y=27
Therefore x+4y=27

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