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Q.

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs. 15000. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the cheapest item is :

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

Let their prices be 3x, 5x and 7x. Then, 3x + 5x + 7x = (15000 * 3) or x = 3000. Cost of cheapest item = 3x = Rs. 9000.
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