Question

The price of a table and a chair are in
the ratio 7:5. If a table costs 480 more
than the chair, then the price of the chair
is
(A) 600
(B) 1000
(C) 1200
(D) 1800




please asnwer step by step​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the cost of table = Rs.7x

and the cost of chair = Rs.5x

According to questions,

7x = 480 + 5 = 7x – 5x = 480

2x = 480 = x = 480 = 240

2

Cost of chair = Rs.(5 × 240) = Rs.1200