Question

A person has money to buy 25 cycles worth Rs. 500 each. How many cycles he will be able to buy if each cycle is costing Rs. 125 more?

• A. 18
• B. 20
• C. 22
• D. 24

Answer 1

The correct option is B 20

Let's consider number of cycles be 'x' cycles.
Cost of one cycle when increased = 500 + 125 = Rs. 625

Cost 500 625
Cycles 25 x
We know k = xy
500 x 25 = 625 x $x$
$x=\frac{500\times 25}{625}=20$

Therefore, a person can be able to buy 20 cycles if each cycle is costing Rs. 125 more.