Question

b) There are x number of books that worth Rs. 35 each and 5 books worth Rs. 30 each in a parcel prepared as a gift. The value of two such parcels is Rs. 580. i. Build up an equation using the above information. ii. Find the value of x by solving the equation.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A shopkeeper buys a number of books for Rs. 80. If he had bought 4 more for the same amount each book would have cost Rs. 1 less. How many books did he buy?

A

8

B

16

Correct Answer

C

24

D

28

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Updated on : 2022-09-05

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Correct option is B)

Let the shopkeeper buy x number of books.

According to the given condition cost of x books =Rs80

Therefore cost of each book =x80

Again when he had brought 4 more books

Then total books in this case =x+4

So cost of each book in this case =x+480

According to Question,

x80−x+480=1

x(x+4)80(x+4)−80x=1

x2+20x−16x−320=0

(x−16)(x+20)=0

x=16orx=−20

Hence the shopkeeper brought 16 books

Answer 2

Equation: 2(357+30×5) = 580

x=4

Explanation:

In one package, there is such a relationship:

357+30X5 = y

(Y is the price of a package)

The price of two parcels is 580:

then. 24=580

y= 290

x=4, so: equation: 2(35x+150) =580