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JSCE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The ratio of the selling price to the cost price of an article is 3:5. If the article is sold for N900, what is the cost price?

  • A. N480
  • B. N1500Correct
  • C. N4800
  • D. N500

Explanation

3 parts = 900, 1 part = 300, cost price = 5 x 300 = N1500.

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