Question

Harry bought 12 bananas for ₹48. Which of the following can be the total amount paid by Ron for 8 bananas, if he wanted to buy them at a cheaper rate?

• A. ₹ 56
• B. ₹ 32
• C. ₹ 24
• D. ₹ 40

Answer 1

The correct option is C ₹ 24

Price to Quantity ratio of bananas bought by Harry = 48 : 12 = 4 : 1.
Thus, Harry had to pay ₹ 4 to buy one banana.
Price to Quantity ratio of bananas bought by Ron =
(a) 56 : 8 = 7 : 1
Ron has to pay ₹ 7 to buy one banana.
(b) 32 : 8 = 4 : 1
Ron has to pay ₹ 4 to buy one banana.
(c) 24 : 8 = 3 : 1
Ron has to pay ₹ 3 to buy one banana.
(d) 40 : 8 = 5 : 1
Ron has to pay ₹ 5 to buy one banana.
The cheapest deal among the following option is to buy 8 bananas for ​​​​​​​₹ 24