Question

The total cost of a bag and an umbrella is Rs 2, 000 If the cost of the bag is Rs 1,000 less five times the cost of the umbrella, find the cost of each of these two items​

Answer 1

cost of bag is Rs.1500 and umbrella is Rs.500

Explanation:

let cost of umbrella be x

so cost of bag = 5x - 1000

total cost = Rs 2000

Now,

5x - 1000 + x = 2000

6x = 3000

x = Rs.500 (cost of umbrella)

5x - 1000 = 5×500-1000 = Rs.1500 (cost of bag)