Aptitude - Simplification - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Simplification - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
The price of 10 chairs is equal to that of 4 tables. The price of 15 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs. 4000. The total price of 12 chairs and 3 tables is:
Rs. 3500
Rs. 3750
Rs. 3840
Rs. 3900
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the cost of a chair and that of a table be Rs. x and Rs. y respectively.

Then, 10x = 4y   or   y = 5 x.
2

15x + 2y = 4000

15x + 2 x 5 x = 4000
2

20x = 4000

x = 200.

So, y = 5 x 200 = 500.
2

Hence, the cost of 12 chairs and 3 tables = 12x + 3y

    = Rs. (2400 + 1500)

    = Rs. 3900.

Discussion:
32 comments Page 4 of 4.

Vaishali said:   8 years ago
Thank you all.

Rajashekar said:   10 years ago
5/2x how?


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