Question

The cost of 10 pencils is ruppees 26. What will be the cost of 4 pencils?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The cost of 4 pencils = Rs.10.4

Solution:

Given :

• Cost of 10 pencils is Rs.26.

To find :

• The cost of 4 pencils

We know that :

Cost of 10 pencils = Rs.26

First we will find the value of 1 pencil :

Cost of 1 pencil = 26/10

Now cost of 4 pencils '

Cost of pencil = 26/10 × 4 = 2.6 × 4 = 10.4

Therefore the cost of 4 pencils is Rs.10.4.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

cost of 10 pencils = 26 ruppees

cost of 1 pencil = 26/10

                          =13/5 ruppees

cost of 4 pencils = 13/5 x 4

                             =52/5

                  Therefore the cost of 4 pencils = 10.4 ruppees