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    The average price of three items of furniture is ₹15,990. If their prices are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, the price of the cheapest item (in ₹) is:
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    The average price of three items of furniture is ₹15,990. If their prices are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, the price of the cheapest item (in ₹) is:

    A.

    1,066

    B.

    7,462

    C.

    3,198

    D.

    9,594

    Correct option is D

    Given:

    Average price of 3 items = ₹15,990

    Ratio of prices = 3 : 5 : 7

    Find price of cheapest item.

    Concept Used:

    Total = Average × Number of items

    Solution:

    Total Price = 15990 × 3 = 47970

    Sum of Ratio Numbers = 3 + 5 + 7 = 15

    Cheapest Price = 4797015×3\frac{47970}{15} \times 3 ​= ₹9594

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