Question:The prices of a scooter and T.V. are in the ratio of `5 : 4`. If the scooter costs Rs. `4000` more than the T.V. set , the price of a T.V. set (in rupees) is :
A `12000`
B `14000`
C `16000`
D `20000`
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+ Answer
C
+ ExplanationLet the costs of scooter & T.V. be `5x` and `4x`.
Then, ` 5x - 4x = 4000`
`iff x = 4000`.
`:.` Cost of a T.V. `= 4x`
`= Rs. 16000`.