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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

If the cost of 4 pens and 6 note books is ₹800, then find the cost of 6 pens and 9 note books.

Options:

₹900

₹1200

₹1000

₹1100

Correct Answer:

₹1200

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: ₹1200

Given

4 pens + 6 notebooks = 800

4p + 6n = 800

Required

6 pens + 9 notebooks

6p + 9n = ?

Step

Notice that:

6p + 9n = 1.5 × (4p + 6n)

So,

1.5 × 800 = 1200