Question

I kg Potato is 25₹ What is the cost of 2½ kg potato ?please answer step by step
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Answer 1

Answer ; Initial price of potatoes = Rs. 7.50 per kg.

Let the initial price of potatoes be Rs. x per kg.

Therefore, increase price = Rs. 1.25*x per kg.

Given, 75/x - 75/(1.25*x) = 2.

Solving the above, we get x = 7.50.

Therefore, initial price of potatoes = Rs. 7.50 per kg.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer; Initial price of potatoes = Rs.

7.50 per kg.

Let the initial price of potatoes be Rs. x per kg.

Therefore, increase price = Rs. 1.25*x per

kg.

Given, 75/x - 75/(1.25*x) = 2.

Solving the above, we get x = 7.50.

Therefore, initial price of potatoes = Rs. 7.50 per kg.