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The ratio of the prices of tea to coffee is 3 ∶ 5 and the ratio of their quantities consumed by a family is 5 ∶ 7. Find the ratio of expenditure on tea to coffee.

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  1. 7 ∶ 3
  2. 3 ∶ 7
  3. 3 ∶ 9
  4. 5 ∶ 3

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Option 2 : 3 ∶ 7
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Given

ratio of the prices of tea to coffee is 3 ∶ 5

ratio of the quantities consumed by a family is 5 ∶ 7

Formula used

expenditure =price quantities

Calculation

The ratio of the expenditure is 3:7

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