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The cost of 5 mangoes is equal to the cost of 20 oranges. If the total cost 2 mangoes and 10 oranges is $22.50$, find the cost of two oranges.

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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — $2.50$

All Options:

  • A$1.25$
  • B$2.50$
  • C3\displaystyle 3
  • D$3.50$

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the cost of a mango be m\displaystyle m and the cost of an orange be o\displaystyle o.
According to the first condition:
5m=20o  ⟹  m=4o5m = 20o \implies m = 4o
According to the second condition:
2m+10o=22.502m + 10o = 22.50
Substitute m=4o\displaystyle m = 4o into the second equation:
2(4o)+10o=22.502(4o) + 10o = 22.50
8o+10o=22.508o + 10o = 22.50
18o=22.5018o = 22.50
o=22.5018=1.25o = 22.5018=1\displaystyle \frac{22.50}{18} = 1.25
Thus, the cost of one orange is $1.25\displaystyle .<br>We need to find the cost of two oranges (&#36;2o):
Cost of 2 oranges=2×1.25=2.50Cost of 2 oranges=2\displaystyle \text{Cost of 2 oranges} = 2 ×\displaystyle \times 1.25 = 2.50
*(Note: The input key of 'd' (3.50) is incorrect. The mathematically correct choice is 2.50, option B.)*
**Correct Option: (b)**

About This Chapter: Equations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations

This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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