Question
'V' sold 40% fewer candies than 'P' did. The ratio
between the quantity of candies sold by 'V' and 'B' is 4:7. If 'B' sells 630 sweets, get the number of sweets sold by 'P'.Solution
ATQ,
Given: Ratio V : B = 4 : 7 B = 630 V sold 40% fewer candies than P → V = 0.6P Step 1: Find V V = (4/7) × 630 = 360 Use V = 0.6P 360 = 0.6P P = 360 / 0.6 = 600Â
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