Question

Tick (✓) the correct answer:
If $8$ oranges cost $Rs.10.40,$ how many oranges can be bought for $Rs.33.80?$
(a) $13$
(b) $18$
(c) $26$
(d) $24$

Answer 1

The correct option is (c): $26$

Let $x$be the number of oranges.

$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{No. of Oranges}& 8& x\\ \text{Cost (in rupees)}& 10.40& 33.80\end{array}$

More oranges will cost more. So, it is direct relation between no. of oranges and Cost of oranges.

Now, $\frac{8}{10.40}=\frac{x}{33.80}$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{8\times 33.80}{10.40}$

$\Rightarrow x=26$

Therefore, $26$ oranges can be bought for $Rs.\mathrm{33.80.}$