Question

five times the price of a pen is rupees 17 more three times its price. find the price of pen​

Answer 1

solution:

Let the price of a pen = x

According to the question,

5*x = 17 + 3*x

5x=17+3x

5x - 3x =17

2x = 17

x = 17/2

x = 8.5

Therefore,

Answer =8.5