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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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