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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 38

Read the following statements and select the option which is NOT true based on the statements: The cost of six mangoes is equal to the cost of four apples. The cost of eight apples is equal to the cost of two jackfruits.

  1. A mango is not as costly as an apple.

  2. An apple is cheaper than a jackfruit.

  3. Jackfruit is the costliest of all.

  4. An apple is not as costly as a mango.

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Answer: (D) An apple is not as costly as a mango.

Explanation

6 mangoes = 4 apples, so an apple costs 1.5 mangoes. 8 apples = 2 jackfruits, so a jackfruit costs 4 apples. Mango < apple < jackfruit, so 'an apple is not as costly as a mango' is NOT true.