If 40 bags of cotton costs ₹ 2,200, then how much would 25 bags of cotton cost?

₹ 1,875

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₹ 1,375

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₹ 1,275

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₹ 2,025

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Solution

The correct option is B
₹ 1,375

Here, the cost and the number of bags are in direct proportion as the total cost of bags also increases with number of bags.
$∴ \frac{40}{2200}$ = $\frac{25}{x}$
$x = \frac{2200 \times 25}{40} = ₹ 1375$
Hence, cost of 25 bags cotton $= ₹ 1375$

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If 40 bags of cotton costs ₹ 2,200, then how much would 25 bags of cotton cost?

The correct option is B ₹ 1,375 Here, the cost and the number of bags are in direct proportion as the total cost of bags also increases with number of bags. ∴402200 = 25x x=2200×2540 =₹ 1375 Hence, cost of 25 bags cotton =₹1375

The correct option is B
₹ 1,375

Here, the cost and the number of bags are in direct proportion as the total cost of bags also increases with number of bags.
$∴ \frac{40}{2200}$ = $\frac{25}{x}$
$x = \frac{2200 \times 25}{40} = ₹ 1375$
Hence, cost of 25 bags cotton $= ₹ 1375$