The average price of three items of furniture is Rs. 15000. If their prices are in the ratio 2:4:8, the price of the cheapest item is? Choose one:
A) 2379	B) 2889	C) 5625	D) 9000	E) 28311
Let their prices be 3x, 5x and 7x.   Then, 2x + 6x + 8x = (15000 * 3) or x = 2812.5.   Cost of cheapest item = 2x = Rs. 5625.   Answer: 5625
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The average price of three items of furniture is Rs. 15000. If their prices are in the ratio 2:4:8, the price of the cheapest item is?