Jay and Vijay spent an equal amount of money to buy some pens and special pencils of the same quality from the same store. If Jay bought 3 pens and 5 pencils, and Vijay bought 2 pens and 7 pencils, then which one of the following is correct ?
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A pencil costs more than a pen.
Incorrect AnswerThe price of a pencil is equal to that of a pen
Incorrect AnswerThe price of a pen is two times the price of a pencil
Correct AnswerThe price of a pen is three times the price of a pencil
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Let the price of a pen and a pencil be Rs. a, and Rs. b respectively.
As per the question,
3a + 5b = 2a + 7b
Or a = 2b
So, price of a pen is twice as that of a pencil.
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By: Munesh Kumari