Respuesta :
$1.88. This is because 2/5 is equal to 0.40, and when you multiply 4.70 by 0.40, you get 1.88.
Answer:
The fare in 1979 was $1.88.
Step-by-step explanation:
In 1999, bus fare in Atlanta was $4.70.
In 1979, the fare was 2/5 the fare in 1999.
This means the fare in 1979 was 2/5 of $4.70.
This means [tex]\frac{2}{5}\times4.70= 1.88[/tex] dollars
Hence, the fare in 1979 was $1.88.
