The cost of 500 new bricks is ₹1000 while the cost of 1000 old bricks is ₹1600. Considering 1000 bricks, how much more expensive are new bricks from old bricks?

₹1000

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₹500

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₹400

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₹600

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Solution

The correct option is C ₹400
Cost of 500 new bricks = ₹1000
We know that, 500 × 2 = 1000

So, the cost of 1000 new bricks
= ₹1000 × 2
= ₹2000

Also, cost of 1000 old bricks = ₹1600

Difference in their cost
= ₹2000 - ₹1600
= ₹400

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