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Activity Discussion Math Algebra Reply To: Algebra

  • Suryansh

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    June 24, 2023 at 5:20 pm
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    Let’s assume the cost of one pen is represented by ‘P’ rupees and the cost of one pencil is represented by ‘C’ rupees. According to the given information:

    Ann bought 2 pens, so the total cost of the pens would be 2P rupees.

    Ann bought 5 pencils, so the total cost of the pencils would be 5C rupees.

    The total cost of the purchase was 80 rupees.

    From the given information, we can form the equation:

    2P + 5C = 80

    We also know that the cost of 2 pens is 30 rupees:

    2P = 30

    To find the cost of one pen and one pencil, we need to solve this system of equations. We can start by solving the second equation for P:

    2P = 30

    P = 30/2

    P = 15

    Now, we can substitute this value of P into the first equation:

    2P + 5C = 80

    2(15) + 5C = 80

    30 + 5C = 80

    5C = 80 – 30

    5C = 50

    C = 50/5

    C = 10

    Therefore, one pen costs 15 rupees and one pencil costs 10 rupees.

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