NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Simple Equations - Problems and Solutions
Question 100

Question. 100

Look at this riddle:
If 7 pencils would cost you ₹6 more than 5 pencils, then find the cost of your 10 pencils.

Answer:

₹30

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Let cost of 1 pencil = x.
7x − 5x = 6 ⇒ 2x = 6 ⇒ x = 3.
Cost of 10 pencils = 10 × 3 = 30.