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A certain amount is charged for 1 km for a scooter fare and lesser amount for each additional km. If one day Aliya paid Rs. 24 for 5 km and on another day she paid Rs. 35.40 for 8 km. Find the fare for the `1^(st)` km and for the additional kms.

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Fare for `1^(st)` km = Rs. 8.80 and fare for each additional km = Rs. 3.80
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