Question

If 9 kg of sugar costs ₹ 166.50. How much sugar can be bought for ₹ 259?

Answer 1

Answer:

For Rs 166.50, sugar purchased =9 kg

For Re 1, sugar purchased =

166.50

9

kg

[less money, less sugar]

For Rs 259, sugar purchased,

=(

166.50

9

×259)=14 kg

[more money, more sugar]

Hence, 14kg of sugar can be purchased for Rs.259

Answer 2

Cost of 9kg sugar → 166.50

Cost one kg sugar →166.50/9

No. of kg → 259+166.50/9

→ 259x9/166.50

→ 14 Ans

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