The respective ratio between number of bags available in store P in August and that available in the same store in July was 5 : 4. How many more bags were available in store P in August as compared to that in July?

Solution

Number of bags available in store P in July = $$\frac{20}{100} \times 600 = 120$$

Also, the respective ratio between number of bags available in store P in August and that available in the same store in July = 5 : 4

=> Number of bags available in store P in August = $$\frac{5}{4} \times 120 = 150$$

$$\therefore$$ Required difference = $$150 - 120 = 30$$

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