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If the cost of 3 bags and 4 pens is 257\displaystyle 257 whereas the cost of 4 bags and 3 pens is 324\displaystyle 324, then the cost of one bag is:

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A8
B24
C32
D75
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Correct Answer

Option d75

All Options:

  • A8
  • B24
  • C32
  • D75

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the cost of one bag be x\displaystyle x and the cost of one pen be y\displaystyle y.
Based on the problem statement, we can write the following system of linear equations:
3x+4y=257— (Equation 1)3x + 4y = 257 \quad \text{--- (Equation 1)}
4x+3y=324— (Equation 2)4x + 3y = 324 \quad \text{--- (Equation 2)}
We want to find the cost of one bag (x\displaystyle x). We can solve this system using elimination.
Multiply Equation 1 by 3 and Equation 2 by 4:
9x+12y=771— (Equation 3)9x + 12y = 771 \quad \text{--- (Equation 3)}
16x+12y=1296— (Equation 4)16x + 12y = 1296 \quad \text{--- (Equation 4)}
Subtract Equation 3 from Equation 4:
(16x+12y)(9x+12y)=1296771(16x + 12y) - (9x + 12y) = 1296 - 771
7x=5257x = 525
x=5257=75x = \frac{525}{7} = 75
Therefore, the cost of one bag is 75\displaystyle 75.
**Correct Option: (d)**

About This Chapter: Equations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations

This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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