Question

If 25 pens cost Rs 875, how many pens can be bought for Rs.
420?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs. 875 is cost for = 25 pens.

Rs. 1 is cost for = 25/875

Rs. 420 is cost for = 25/875×420

$therefore \: value \: 420 \: is$

$the \: cost \: for = \frac{25 \times 420}{875}$

$= 12 \: pens \: (approx)$

Answer 2

Answer:

25 pens - Rs 875

1 pens - Rs???

??? pens - Rs 420

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide Rs 875 with 25.

Rs 875 ÷ 25 = Rs 35

So each pen is Rs 35. Though we need to find how many pens is Rs 420.

Rs 420 ÷ 35 = 12 pens

For 12 pens is Rs 420