Question

The average price of 16 apple is Rs 32 while the average price of 14 of these apples is Rs 22. of the remaining apples, if the price of one apple is 40 % more than the other, What is the price of each of these two apples?

Answer 1

Answer:

85,119

Step-by-step explanation:

16 Apples @ 32 rs = 512 rs

14 apples @ 22 rs = 308 rs

so rem 2 apples cost 512-308 = 204

let cheaper apple be x

costlier apple  be 1.4x as it is 40% higher

x+1.4x=204

2.4x=204

x=85

1.4x=119.(costlier apple)