Question

The cost of a pen is rupees 16 3/5 and that of a pencil is rupees 4 3/4. Which costs more and by how much?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

cost of pen =

$16 \frac{3}{5}$

$= \frac{83}{5}$

$= 16.1$

cost of pencil =

$4 \frac{3}{4}$

$= \frac{19}{4}$

$4.7$

Hence, cost of pen is more than pencil by

$16.1 - 4.7$

$11.4$

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Answer 2

Answer:

The cost of pen is more

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of Pen : 16 3/5

Cost of Pencil  : 4 3/4

CHANGE INTO MIXED FRACTION

Pen : 80/5

Pencil : 19/4

TAKE LCM                                   LCM:20

Pen : 320/20

Pencil : 95/20

By how much means subtraction

320/20 - 95/20

 225/20