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If the cost of 40 books is ₹ 360, how much will 30 books cost?

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Answer:

270

Explanation:

If the cost of 40 books is ₹ 360, how much will 30 books cost?

we can solve with an equation

40 : 360 = 30 : x

x = 360 * 30 : 40

x = 270 £

or

we find the price of a book and multiply it by 30

360 : 40 * 30 =

9 * 30 =

270 £

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