Question

Cost of 5 kg of rice is rs. 120
(a) what will be the cost of 8 kg of rice?
(b) What quantity of rice can be purchased in rs. 288?
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a) rs.192

b) 12kg

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

(a)Cost of 5 kg of rice = ₹120

Cost of 1 kg of rice = ₹(120/5) = ₹24

Cost of 8 kg of rice = ₹(24×8) = 192 ;Ans

(a)Quantity of rice can be purchased in ₹ 120 = 5 kg

Quantity of rice can be purchased in ₹ 1 = 5/120 = 1/24 kg

Quantity of rice can be purchased in ₹ 288 = (1/24)×288 = 12 kg ;Ans