A man buys 2 apples and 3 kiwi fruits for Rs.37. If he buys 4 apples and 5 kiwi fruits for Rs.67, then what will be the total cost of 1 apple and 1 kiwi fruit?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Rs.15
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Understanding Tricks |
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Application 2A + 3K = 37 .....i) and 4A + 5K = 67 ........ii) |
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Now eq i) × 2 - eq ii) So 4A + 6K = 74 4A + 5K = 67 |
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Hence K = 7 and A = 8 So A + B = 7 + 8 = 15 |