Question

Ram spends Rupee 4a+3 for a shirt and Rupee 8a - 5 for a book. How much does he spend in all?

Answer 1

4a+3+8a-5;
4a+8a= 5-3;
12a =2;
a=1/2;
So total money spent =》4/2+3+8/2-5=4

Answer 2

Ram spends in all = (4a+3)+(8a-5)
= 4a+3+8a-5
= 12a-2