the average price of three items is Rs.1

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

the average price of three items is Rs.1800 If their price is in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5 , then the price of the costliest item is?

Options:

800

200

600

1000

Correct Answer:

1000

Explanation:

ratio is 1 : 3 : 5

1R +3R + 5R = 9R

9R = 1800

1R = 200

costliest item = 5R = 5 × 200 =1000

so price of costliest item is Rs.1000