Multiple choice

The prices of a room air-conditioner and an automatic washing machine are in the ratio of $3:2$. What would be the price of the washing machine if it costs Rs.$6000$ less than the air-conditioner?

  1. Rs.$18000$
  2. Rs.$10000$
  3. Rs.$12000$
  4. Rs.$6000$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the prices be 3x and 2x. The difference is 3x - 2x = x. Given x = 6000, the washing machine price is 2x = 2 * 6000 = 12000.

AI explanation

Let the price of the air-conditioner be 3x and the price of the washing machine be 2x. The difference in their prices is 3x minus 2x, which equals x. We are given that this difference is Rs. 6,000, so x equals 6,000. The price of the washing machine is 2x, so multiplying 2 by 6,000 gives Rs. 12,000.

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