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The cost of 4 bags and 3 boxes is ₹555 and the cost of 3 bags and 4 boxes is ₹460. What is the cost of one bag ? |
₹120 ₹110 ₹100 ₹105 |
₹120 |
Let us consider that, Cost of 1 bag = x and cost of 1 box = y 4x + 3Y = 555 ------(1) and , 3x + 4y = 460 ------(2) Multiply equation 1 by 4 and equation 2 by 3 16x + 12Y = 2220 and , 9x + 12y = 1380 After subtracting them, 7x = 840 x = 120 The correct answer is option (1) : ₹120 |