JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 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 ₦900.00. What is the cost price?
- A. ₦480.00
- B. ₦500.00
- C. ₦1,500.00Correct
- D. ₦2,500.00
Explanation
3 parts = ₦900, so 1 part = ₦300. Cost price = 5 x 300 = ₦1,500.00.
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