Question

The price of a mobile and laptop are in ratio 5:8. If laptop costs rs :15000 more than a mobile, then the price of mobile is

Answer 1

Answer:

The price of mobile is = Rs 25000.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

we have, ratio of price of mobile:laptop = 5:8

Lets assume, price of mobile be $5x$

And, price of laptop be $8x$

It is given that the difference between their price is 15000.

So,

$8x - 5x = 15000\\3x=15000\\x=5000$

∴The price of mobile is = $5x$ = $5\times5000$ = Rs 25000.

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