Pack Rice (kg) Wheat (kg) Pulses (kg) Sugar (kg) Prices (Rs.) A 3 4 0.5 0.5 400 B 4 3 1 1 500 C 5 4 1 0.5 600
What is the largest excess of rice over wheat that can be purchased with Rs. 2800 in hand, if only whole packs can be bought?
To solve this problem, we need to determine the largest excess of rice over wheat that can be achieved using a budget of Rs. 2800, with the condition that only whole packs can be bought. Let’s analyze the options available:
| Pack | Rice (kg) | Wheat (kg) | Pulses (kg) | Sugar (kg) | Prices (Rs.) |
| A | 3 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 400 |
| B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 500 |
| C | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.5 | 600 |
The goal is to find the combination of packs such that the difference between the amount of rice and wheat is maximized under the condition of the given budget.
Calculation:
The largest excess of rice over wheat that can be purchased is thus 5 kg. Therefore, the correct option is 5 kg.