1 quarter Kg of potatoes cost 60 paise. Calculate the cost of 200 grams Choose the most appropriate option: A) 48 paise B) 77 paise C) 96 paise D) 66 paise E) 55 paise
Explanation:   Let 200 gm potato cost X paise   According to question,   Cost of 1/4 Kg potato = 60 Paise   =&gt; Cost of 250 gm potato = 60 Paise   =&gt; 1 Kg = 1000 gm   =&gt; 1/4 Kg = 1000/4= 
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250 gm   By direct proportion, more quantity, more cost   200 grams : 250 grams= X : 60   =&gt; 200*60 = 250 X   =&gt; 12000 = 250 X   =&gt; X = 48   =&gt; Thus, the cost of 200 grams is 48 paise.   48 paiseNSWER: 48 paise
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1 quarter Kg of potatoes cost 60 paise. Calculate the cost of 200 grams