Question

The price of 1 kg sugar is ₹10 and that of 1 kg rice is ₹20. Shyam bought $\frac{1}{2}$ kg of sugar and $\frac{1}{5}$ kg of rice. What is the total amount of money he spends?

• A. 9
• B. 14
• C. 20
• D. 30

Answer 1

The correct option is A 9

Cost of 1 kg sugar = ₹10
Money spent on $\frac{1}{2}$ kg sugar = ₹$\frac{10}{2}=₹5$

Cost of 1 kg rice = ₹20,
Money spent on $\frac{1}{5}$ kg rice = ₹$\frac{20}{5}=₹4$

Total money spent = ₹4 + ₹5 = ₹9