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    Question

    The prices of articles A and B are in the ratio of 5:9,

    whereas the prices of articles C and D have a ratio of 15:17. If article C costs Rs. 1,200 less than article B and the price of article D is set at Rs. 1,700, calculate the price of article A.
    A Rs. 1,440 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Price of article 'C' = 1,700 X (15/17) = Rs. 1,500 So, price of article 'B' = 1,500 + 1,200 = Rs. 2,700 So, the price of article 'A' = 2,700 X (5/9) = Rs. 1,500

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