Question

The cost of 16 bags of washing powder is rs. 672.Find the cost of 18 bags of washing powder.

Answer 1

cost of 16 bag is 672
so cost of 1 bag is 672 / 16
then the cost of 18 bags is 672 / 16 X 18= ₹756

Answer 2

Let the cost be x rs


16 bags cost - 672 rs
18 bags cost - x rs

Cross multiplying the above we get,

16x = 672 * 18
x = 756 rs.

Hence 18 bags will cost rs 756.

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