SOLUTION: A certain number of pencils can be bought for R7.20. If the price of the pencil is increased by 4c, six fewer pencils can be bought. Find the original number of pencils

Question 946396: A certain number of pencils can be bought for R7.20. If the price of the pencil is increased by 4c, six fewer pencils can be bought. Find the original number of pencils
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
q, how many pencils bought at R7.20; this price is R's per pencil.

Reader might assume that "c" means 0.01 of 1 R. The stated condition may mean price becomes R's per pencil. Now, R7.20 will allow purchase of q-6 pencils.

What is the hypothetical new purchase?

Check carefully how that equation works. Examine the units.
Number of pencils DIVIDED BY price per pencil, IS the purchase cost.
When that makes sense, then solve the equation for q.
Answer by MathTherapy(10556) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A certain number of pencils can be bought for R7.20. If the price of the pencil is increased by 4c, six fewer pencils can be bought. Find the original number of pencils

Original number of pencils purchased:
You can do the check!!
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