Question

Five times the price of a pen is ₹ 17 more than three times its price . Find the price of the pen.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the price of pen be x.

now,

according to question,

5x=3x + 17

2x=17

x=₹8.5

therefore price of pen is ₹8.5

Answer 2

Answer:

8.5 rupees is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

let the cost of the pen be x

So, according to the question

5x = 17+ 3x

5x- 3x =17

2x=17

x=17/2

x=8.5