The price of 2 sarees and 4 shirts is Rs. 1600. With the same money one can buy 1 saree and 6 shirts. If one wants to buy 12 shirts, how much shall he have to pay ?
The price of 2 sarees and 4 shirts is Rs. 1600. With the same money one can buy 1 saree and 6 shirts. If one wants to buy 12 shirts, how much shall he have to pay ?
Answers (1)
Assume the cost of 1 saree be x cost of 1 shirt be y.
ATQ
2x+4y=1600....(i)
x+6y=1600...(ii)
Equation (i) - 2x Equation (ii)
2x-2x+4y-12y=1600-3200
-8y=-1600
Cost of one shirt y=200
He has to pay 2400 for 12 shirts.