Question

The total cost of 5 pens and 10 pencils is ₹30.If a pen costs ₹3 more than a pencil,Find the price of each item. (explain)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pencil = Rs.1

Pen = Rs.4

Step-by-step explanation:

let pencil =x

pen= x+3; coz pen costs Rs. 3 more than pencil)

5 pens + 10 pencils = 30

5 (x+3) + 10x= 30

5x +15 +10x = 30

15x + 15 = 30

15x = 30-15

x = 15/15

x=1

pencil = 1

pen = 1+3 =4.