Question

Aliyah had Rs. 24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had Rs. 10 left. How much did each pencil cost?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs. 2 each

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial money with Aliyah = Rs.24

Money left after buying = Rs.10

Cost of pencils = Rs.24 - Rs.10 = Rs.14

Aliyah bought seven pencils for Rs.14

So, 7x=14, then x=2 where x is the cost of each pencil

Rs.2 each pencil

Answer 2

Answer:

₹2

Step-by-step explanation:

She had ₹24, but only used ( ₹24 - ₹10) = ₹14.

She bought 7 pencils, and spent ₹14 on them.

Let x equal pencil.

7x = ₹14

But, in this equation we want to know what x equals. To get x we have to divide 7x by 7, but whatever you do to one side of the equation you do to the other.

So divide both sides by seven!

$\frac{7x}{7}$ = ₹$\frac{14}{7}$

⇒ 1x = ₹2

1 pencil = ₹2