Question

mala went to a market and spent one fourth of her money on a new book.she bought a pen for rupees 35.75 and a pair of earrings for rupees 47.5. when she reached home ,she had rupees 180 with her.how much money did she start with?

Answer 1

Answer:

351

Step-by-step explanation:

by by solving the equation

X +263.25=4x

then add whole amount 263.25 from the answer of this equation.

the answer will get you 351 rupees

Answer 2

Concept:

Linear Equation is the equation with one or more variables whose each term has maximum degree of 1.

Given:

Mala went to a market and spent one fourth of her money on a new book.she bought a pen for rupees 35.75 and a pair of earrings for rupees 47.5. when she reached home ,she had rupees 180 with her

Find:

Money she had on starting

Solution:

Let she had x amount of money

Amount spent on the new book=x/4

Amount spent pen=35.75

Amount spent o n earrings=47.5

Amount left=x

As per question,

x/4+35.75+47.5+180=x

⇒263.25=3x/4

⇒x=351

Therefore, the total money she had on starting was Rs 351

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