Amit bought 5 oranges and 8 bananas from a fruit shop. If the cost of an orange is ₹x and the cost of a banana is ₹y, then find the total cost (in ₹) of the fruits that he bought.
A
₹(5x + 8y)
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B
₹(5y + 8x)
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C
₹13x
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D
₹13y
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Solution
The correct option is A ₹(5x + 8y) Cost of one orange is ₹x.
So, the cost of 5 oranges is ₹5x.
Cost of one banana is ₹y.
So, the cost of 8 bananas is ₹8y.
Hence, the total cost of fruits that Amit bought is ₹5x + ₹8y
= ₹(5x + 8y)