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John hired a car at a cost of £15 per day to take him to Oxford and back again in the evening. When he got halfway on his outward journey he met a friend, gave him a lift to the town and brought him back to the point where he picked him up in the morning.

There is a dispute about the payment. How much should John charge his passenger for his share of the motor hire?

Answer: 5 pounds.

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