A fruitseller sells 80% of all his fruits on a particular day, which comprise of only mangoes and apples. He sells an equal number of mangoes and apples. He sells mangoes for Rs 1 each and apples for Rs 3 each. How many fruits were there before the sale? A. His total revenue from the sale of his fruits was Rs 32 B. Exactly 2 mangoes and 2 apples are remaining after the sale Options: A . &nbspStatement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient B . &nbspStatement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient C . &nbspEach statement alone is sufficient D . &nbspBOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient. E . &nbspStatement (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed.

A fruitseller sells 80% of all his fruits on a particular day, which comprise of

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A fruitseller sells 80% of all his fruits on a particular day, which comprise of only mangoes and apples. He sells an equal number of mangoes and apples. He sells mangoes for Rs 1 each and apples for Rs 3 each. How many fruits were there before the sale?
A. His total revenue from the sale of his fruits was Rs 32
B. Exactly 2 mangoes and 2 apples are remaining after the sale

Options:

A . Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient

B . Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient

C . Each statement alone is sufficient

D . BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

E . Statement (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed.

Answer: Option C
:
C
Answer= option (c)Using statement (1) we can arrive at an equation x+3x=32. hence, the answer can beobtained based on statement 1 aloneUsing statement (2) we can also arrive at the answer 20% 4 fruits 100% = 400/20 = 20 fruits. Hence, using both statements individually, it is possible to arrive at the solution.

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