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      Question

      Among 120 sweets, 'p' sweets were sold for Rs. 5 each,

      while the remaining were sold for Rs. 'q' each. If Rs. 'pq' is added to the selling price of the (120 – p) sweets, the result equals the selling price of 'p' sweets. Determine the ratio of q to p, i.e., find the value of q:p.
      A 1:24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1:21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 11:24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 13:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, 5p = (120 – p) Γ— q + pq Or, 5p = 120q – pq + pq Or, 5p = 120q Or, q:p = 1:24

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