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The ratio between the prices of a scooter and a refrigerator is 4 : 1. If the scooter costs ₹ 45,000 more than the refrigerator, find the price of the refrigerator

Answer should be ₹ 15,000

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Solution

Price ratio
Scooter:Refrigerator = 4:1 or 4x,1x
Given, scooter costs Rs. 45,000 more than refrigerator,
that is,
4x = 1x + 45000
4x - 1x = 45000
3x = 45000
x = 15000
So, the price of refrigerator = 1x = 15,000 Rs.
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