The price of a television set and a washing machine are in the ratio of 8 : 7. If the cost of the television set is ₹4,800 more than the cost of the washing machine, then find the price of the washing machine. 

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  1. ₹33,000
  2. ₹33,500 
  3. ₹33,600
  4. ₹33,700 

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Option 3 : ₹33,600
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Given:

The price of a television set and a washing machine are in the ratio of 8:7.

The cost of the television set is ₹4,800 more than the cost of the washing machine.

Formula used:

Let the price of the washing machine be ₹7x.

Then, the price of the television set is ₹8x.

Given, 8x - 7x = ₹4,800

Calculation:

8x - 7x = 4800

⇒ x = 4800

⇒ Price of washing machine = 7x = 7×4800

⇒ Price of washing machine = ₹33,600

∴ The correct answer is option 3.

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