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A cow costs more than 4 goats but less than 5 goats. If a goat costs between 600 and 800, which of the following is a more valid conclusion?

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A.A cow costs more than 2,500.
B.A cow costs less than 3,600.
C.A cow costs between 2,600 and 3,800.
D.A cow costs between 2,400 and 4,000.Correct
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (D) A cow costs between 2,400 and 4,000.

Minimum cow cost = 4×600+1 = 2,401. Maximum cow cost = 5×800-1 = 3,999. Therefore cow costs between 2,400 and 4,000.

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A cow costs more than 4 goats but less than 5 goats. If a goat costs between 600 and 800, which of the following is a more valid conclusion?

A.A cow costs more than 2,500.
B.A cow costs less than 3,600.
C.A cow costs between 2,600 and 3,800.
D.A cow costs between 2,400 and 4,000.सही

सही उत्तर: (D) A cow costs between 2,400 and 4,000.

Minimum cow cost = 4×600+1 = 2,401. Maximum cow cost = 5×800-1 = 3,999. Therefore cow costs between 2,400 and 4,000.

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