Question

A boy bought 3 apples, 5 mangos and 8 bananas for Rs.87. Had he bought 5 apples 7 Mangos and 6 Bananas, it would cost him Rs.121. By how much would an apple and a mango together cost more than a banana?

• A. Rs. 15
• B. Rs. 17
• C. Rs. 19
• D. Rs. 20
• E. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rs. 17

3A + 5M + 8B = 87 ........................... (1)

5A + 7M + 6B = 121 ........................ (2)

Equation (2) - Equation (1)

2A + 2M -2B = 34

A+M-B=17

17 is the answer