Question

A certain store sells all maps at one price and all books at another price. On Monday the store sold 12 maps and 10 books for a total of Rs.38.00, and on Tuesday the store sold 20 maps and 15 books for a total of Rs 60.00. At this store, how much less does a map sell for than a book?

• A. Rs 0.25
• B. Rs 0.50
• C. Rs 0.75
• D. Rs 1.00

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rs 0.50

12m+10b = 38;

20m+15b=60;

Solving these we get m=1.5; b=2;

Difference = Rs 0.5