Question

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If the cost of 25 pencils is ₹75, then the cost of 75 pencils is

(a) ₹225 (b) ₹150 (c) ₹180 (d) ₹100

Answer 1

As, the cost of 25 pencils = ₹75

⇒ The cost of 1 pencil = $\frac{75}{25}$ = ₹3

So, the cost of 75 pencils = 3 × 75 = ₹225

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).