Question

Five times the price of a pen is 150 more than three times its price. Find the price of the pen​

Answer 1

Answer:

75

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the price of pen be X.

According to the question,

5X - 3X = 150

or, 2X = 150

or, X = 75

Hence, price of the pen is 75

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost of the pen be X

Then

5x = 3x + 150

2x = 150

x = 75