Question:The price of `357` mangoes is `Rs. 1517.25`. What will be the approximate price of `49` dozens of such mangoes ?
A `Rs. 3000`
B `Rs. 3500`
C `Rs. 4000`
D `Rs. 2500`
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+ Answer
D
+ ExplanationMore mangoes, more cost (Direct)
`357 : 49 xx 12 :: 1517.25 : x`
or `375 xx x = 49 xx 12 xx 1517.25`.
`:. x = ((49 xx 12 xx 1517.25)/(357))`
`= 2499`.
`:.` Approximate cost
`= Rs. 2500`.