Question:
If 8 oranges cost ₹ 52, how many oranges can be bought for ₹ 169?
(a) 13
(b) 18
(c) 26
(d) 24
Solution:
Let the number of oranges that can be bought for ₹169 be x.
| Quantity | 8 | x |
| Price(in ₹) | 52 | 169 |
As the quantity increases the price also increases. So, this is a case of direct proportion.
$\therefore \frac{\circ}{52}=\frac{x}{169}$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{8 \times 169}{52}=26$
Thus, 26 oranges can be bought for ₹169.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).