Question

A shopkeeper gains Rs. 5 on each pen and loses Rs.2 on each pencil. He sells 10 pens and some
pencils losing Rs 20 in all. How many pencils does he sell

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Total loss ( on penciled) =10x paise

Total gain in pen =2rs =200x 10

=2000

loss = 20 RS =2000

Now equation

10x-2000=2000

10x=3000+2000

10x=5000

x=5000÷60

x=500

pencil is sold 500

A shopkeeper gains 5 RS on each pen and loss 2 RS