The average price of three items of furniture is Rs. 15000. If their prices are in the ratio 2:4:6, the price of the cheapest item is? Choices.
A) 2379	B) 2889	C) 9288	D) 9000	E) 7500
Let their prices be 3x, 5x and 7x.   Then, 2x + 4x + 6x = (15000 * 3) or x = 3750.   Cost of cheapest item = 2x = Rs. 7500.   Answer: 7500
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The average price of three items of furniture is Rs. 15000. If their prices are in the ratio 2:4:6, the price of the cheapest item is?