Question

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

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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the price of the pen be x

⇒5x=3x+17

⇒5x−3x=17

⇒2x=17

⇒x=

2

17

⇒x=8.5

Answer 2

Answer:

X = 8.5(1 PEN)

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE PENS PRICE = 5X , 3X

THERFORE 5X-17 = 3X

5X - 3X = 17

2X = 17

X = 17/2

X = 8.5

THERFORE 3X = 8.5 *3 =  25.5

THERFORE 5X = 8.5 *5 =  42.5