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The cost price of 8 chairs is same as that of 5 tables. The total cost of 6 chairs and 2 tables is Rs. 3680. Find the cost of 6 tables.

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The cost price of 8 chairs is same as that of 5 tables. The total cost of 6 chairs and 2 tables is Rs. 3680. Find the cost of 6 tables.
  • ARs. 3840
  • BRs. 3850
  • CRs. 3860
  • DRs. 3845
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Solution
Let CP of 1 chair = Rs. $x$
and CP of 1 table = Rs. $y$
Now, $8x = 5y$
and $6x + 2y = 3680$
Solving above equations, we get
$x = 400$ and $y = 640$
$\therefore$ Cost of 6 tables = 6*640 = Rs. 3840
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Solution
Let CP of 1 chair = Rs. $x$
and CP of 1 table = Rs. $y$
Now, $8x = 5y$
and $6x + 2y = 3680$
Solving above equations, we get
$x = 400$ and $y = 640$
$\therefore$ Cost of 6 tables = 6*640 = Rs. 3840