Question

A text book of mathematics costs 2rupees more than a text book of literature.if 5 literature books cost 38rupees more than 3 mathematics books,what is the cost of each literature book.

Answer 1

Consider maths text =x and literature=y, given y=x+2 also y=38+3x

x+2=y

x+2=38+3x

x-3x=38-2

-2x=36

x=18

y=2+x

y=2+18

Y=20