Question

If 6 times the price of a book is Rs. 40 less than 8 times its price, then the price of the book is

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The price of the book = Rs 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the price of a book = p

According to the question,

6p = 8p- 40

Rearranging the variable,

8p-6p=40

2p=40

p=20

The price of a book = Rs 20.

The correct answer is Rs 20.