ABC26GN3144 · Ratio and Proportion
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:
Monthly consumption of kerosene oil in a certain household along with price variations is given below. | Rate of kerosene oil (in ₹) | 1.5 | 2 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
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| Consumption (in litres) | 60 | 45 | 30 | 20 |
(a)7.5 litres
(b)10 litres
(c)12.5 litres
(d)15 litres
Answer
Explanation
Let the required consumption be $x$ litres. Clearly, $1.5 \times 60=2 \times 45=3 \times 30=4.5 \times 20=6 x$. $$\therefore 6 x=90 \Rightarrow x=15 .$$
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.
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