Question : The price of a bat and a ball are in the ratio 9 : 5. The price of the bat is Rs. 380 more than the price of the ball. Find the price of the ball.
Option 1: Rs. 470
Option 2: Rs. 485
Option 3: Rs. 475
Option 4: Rs. 480
Correct Answer: Rs. 475
Solution :
Let the common ratio as
So, the price of the bat is
According to the problem, the price of the bat is Rs. 380 more than the price of the ball.
So, the price of the ball =
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 475.