Question

    The cost of 2 pencils and 3 pens is RS. 55 and the cost

    of 7 pencils and 2 pens is RS. 65. What is the total price (in RS) of one pen and one pencil?
    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    let the price of one  pencil = x and the price of one pen = y ATQ- 2x + 3y = 55 .....(1) 7x +2y = 65 ......(2)  Equ(1) multiply by 2 and eq (2) multiply by 3 4x +6y = 110 21x +6y =195 17x = 85 x = 5 put the value of x in eq (1) y =15 now price of  1 pencil + 1 pen = 5+15= 20

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