Question

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The cost of 30 mangoes is less then cost of 40 mangoes by ₹50. Find the cost of 50 mangoes in (₹)

(a) 400 (b) 300 (c) 250 (d) 350

Answer 1

As, the cost of 30 mangoes is less than the cost of 40 mangoes by = ₹50

⇒ The cost of 10 mangoes = ₹50

⇒ The cost of 1 mango = $\frac{50}{10}$ = ₹5

So, the cost of 50 mangoes = 5 × 50 = ₹250

Hence, the correct alternative is option (c).