Date of equal tea prices
CAT 2007 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Linear Equations
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2007 Slot 1 paper. It tests Linear Equations. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The price of Darjeeling tea (in rupees per kilogram) is , on the day of 2007 (), and then remains constant. On the other hand, the price of Ooty tea (in rupees per kilogram) is , on the day of 2007 (). On which date in 2007 will the prices of these two varieties of tea be equal?
- A.
May 21
- B.
April 11
- C.
May 20
- D.
April 10
- E.
June 30
C
Explanation
On , Darjeeling tea price . For Ooty tea price to reach 110: . Days in Jan (31) + Feb (28) + Mar (31) + Apr (30) . Day 140 is May 20.
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