Question

One quintal of wheat costs 2,000. What is the cost of 15 kg of wheat?

• A. ₹150
• B. ₹500
• C. ₹300
• D. ₹1,500

Hint:

To calculate the cost of a smaller quantity, first determine the cost per unit and then multiply by the desired quantity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the given data.
One quintal (100 kg) of wheat costs ₹2000. We need to find the cost of 15 kg of wheat.
Step 2: Calculate the cost per kg.
The cost of 1 kg of wheat is: \[ \text{Cost per kg} = \frac{2000}{100} = 20 \, \text{₹}. \] Step 3: Find the cost of 15 kg of wheat.
To find the cost of 15 kg of wheat: \[ \text{Cost of 15 kg} = 20 \times 15 = 300 \, \text{₹}. \] Step 4: Conclusion.
The cost of 15 kg of wheat is ₹300. The correct answer is (C) ₹300.