Question
A person buys two items A and B. Item A costs Rs. 5 more
than twice the cost of item B. If the total cost of both items is Rs. 95, find the cost of item B.Solution
Let the cost of item B be x. Then, the cost of item A = 2x + 5. The total cost of both items = Rs. 95, so: x + (2x + 5) = 95 3x + 5 = 95 3x = 90 x = 30 Thus, the cost of item B is Rs. 30. Correct option: a
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