Question

Consider this situation. Raju went to the market to purchase tomatoes. One shopkeeper tells him that the cost of tomatoes is Rs. 40 for 5 kg. Another shopkeeper gives the cost as 6 kg for Rs. 42. Now, what should Raju do? Should he purchase tomatoes from the first shopkeeper or from the second? Will the comparison by taking the difference help him decide? No, why not? Think of some way to help him.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Shopkeeper 1 :

5 kg = Rs. 40

1kg = Rs. 8

Shopkeeper 2 :

6 kg = Rs. 42

1 kg = Rs. 8

Both the shopkeepers sell tomatoes at the same rate. Comparison by money will not help Raju. He could compare the quality of the tomatoes offered by the shopkeepers and decided whom to buy from.