The cost of 16 packets of salt, each weighing 900 grams, is Rs. 28. What will be the cost of 27 packets if each packet weighs 1 kg?
Q1. The cost of 16 packets of salt, each weighing 900 grams, is Rs. 28. What will be the cost of 27 packets if each packet weighs 1 kg?
Answer: Rs. 52.5
Explanation: Cost per gram = 28/14400; 27 packets × 1000 g = 27000 g → cost = 28 × 27000/14400 = Rs.52.50.