The total cost of 18 packets of washing powder, each weighing 1.5 kg, is ₹1242. Find the cost of 14 packets containing the same washing powder each weighing 2kg.

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Solution

Weight of 18 packets of washing powder, weighing 1.5 kg each = 18×1.5 = 27 kg

Cost = ₹1242

Cost per kg = 1242/27 = ₹46

Now, you buy 14 packets weighing 2kg each
Weight = 14×2 = 28kg
Total cost = 46 × 28 = ₹1288

Price is ₹1288

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