8 pens and 3 pencils cost as much as 3 p

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

8 pens and 3 pencils cost as much as 3 pens and 9 pencils. What is the ratio of the cost of one pen to the cost one pencil?

Options:

3 : 2

6 : 5

6 : 7

5 : 4

Correct Answer:

6 : 5

Explanation:

8 Pens + 3 pencil = 3 Pens + 9 Pencil

⇒ 8 Pens - 3 Pens = 9 Pencil - 3 Pencil

⇒ 5 Pens = 6 Pencil

⇒ Pens : Pencil = 6 : 5