Question

the cost of 2 tables and 3 chairs is rupees 705 if the table cost 40 more than the chair, find the cost of table and the chair

Answer 1

let thr cost of chair be x
so table : 40+x
cost of 2 table and 3 chairs: 2x + 3(40+x)= 705
2x+120+3x=705
5x+120=705
5x=705-120
5x=585
x=585/5= 117