The ratio of the prices of two house A and B was 4 : 5 last year. This year, the price of A is increased by 25% and that of B by Rs.50000. If their price are now in the ratio 9 : 10. the price of A last year was
A. 360000
B. 450000
C. 480000
D. 500000
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Let the prices of two house A and B was 4x and 5x respectively last yearThen the price of this year A = 4x*1.25 and that of B 5x + 50000
This year ratio of their price 9 : 10
(4x*1.25)/(5x + 50000) = 9/10
50x - 45x = 450000
x = 90000
Hence the price of A last year was = 4*90000 = Rs 360000
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