Question

the cost of a pen is ₹ 9 2/5 and that of a pencil is ₹ 3 1/5 .which costs more and by how much​

Answer 1

Answer:

the cost of the pen is more by 31/5

Step-by-step explanation  

Solve the mixed fraction and divide. Then subtract the bigger value with smaller

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Answer 2

Answer:

The pen costs more by 6 1/5.

Step-by-step explanation:

the cost of pen = ₹ 9 2/5

the cost of pencil = ₹ 3 1/5

Convert the mixed fraction into improper fraction.

= 47/5 and 16/5

Now, Subtract the fractions.

= 47/5 - 16/5

= (47 - 16) /5

= 31/5

Convert 31/5 into mixed fraction.

= 6 1/5.

Answer :- Pen costs more by 6 1/5.

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