SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

The average price of three items is Rs.14,265. If their prices are in the ratio 7 : 9 : 11, then the price of the costliest item is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Rs.17,435

Understanding

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Application

Average price = Rs.14,265

So

Actual price = 14265 × 3 = 42795

Now

(7 + 9 + 11) unit = 42795

Hence

Costliest = 42795/27 × 11

= 17435