SOLUTION: The cost of 10 pencils is Rs.25 and the cost of 5 chart papers is rs.10.How much money will you need to buy 5 pencils and 7 chart papers?

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Question 746297: The cost of 10 pencils is Rs.25 and the cost of 5 chart papers is rs.10.How much money will you need to buy 5 pencils and 7 chart papers?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the cost for 10 pencils is rs 25
then the cost for 5 is rs 12.5 (half)
5 chart papers cost rs 10 therefore
divide 10 by 5 and multiply by 7 = rs 14.
Total cost of 5 pencils and 7 chart papers
= rs 26.5