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If the cost of 5 apples and 8 mangoes is same as the cost of 9 apples and 4 mangoes, then what is the ratio of the price of a mango and the price of a
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If the cost of 5 apples and 8 mangoes is same as the cost of 9 apples and 4 mangoes, then what is the ratio of the price of a mango and the price of an apple?

A.

1:2

B.

4:1

C.

1:3

D.

1:1

Correct option is D

Given:
Cost of 5 apples + 8 mangoes = Cost of 9 apples + 4 mangoes.
Solution:
Let a = cost of one apple and m = cost of one mango. 
Given
5a + 8m = 9a + 4m.
4m = 4a.
m : a = 1 : 1.

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