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The total cost of 45 pens and 24 pencils is Rs 675. What is the total price of 8 pens and 15 pencils?

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The total cost of 45 pens and 24 pencils is Rs 675. What is the total price of 8 pens and 15 pencils?
  • ARs 225
  • BRs 245
  • CRs 337.5
  • DCan’t be determined
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Solution
Let the cost of each pen be 'a'
Cost of each pencil be 'b'
Given that 45a + 24b = 675
15a + 8a = 225
The given data is insufficient to find the cost of 8 pens and 15 pens.
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CCommunity
Solution
Let the cost of each pen be 'a'
Cost of each pencil be 'b'
Given that 45a + 24b = 675
15a + 8a = 225
The given data is insufficient to find the cost of 8 pens and 15 pens.