Question

On Wednesday, the price of tomatoes increased by x% as compared to Tuesday and the price of tomatoes decreased by x/2% on Tuesday as compared to Monday. The ratio of price of tomatoes on Monday and Wednesday is 32:35. Find the value of x % of (115+x)+ x/2% of (95+x)?

A 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 47.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the price of tomatoes on Monday = T So, the price of tomatoes on Tuesday = T (1-x/200) Price of tomatoes on Wednesday = T (1-x/200)  (1+ x/100) Ratio of price of tomatoes on Monday and Wednesday = 32:35 Wednesday:Monday = 35:32 Hence, option a) is the correct answer.

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