Question

The cost of 3 shirts is Rs. 2424 and of 2 trousers is Rs. 2078. Which is costlier-the shirt or the trouser? And by how much?

Answer 1

Cost of 3 shirts = Rs. 2424

Cost of 1 shirt = Rs. $\frac{2424}{3}=Rs.808$

Cost of 2 trousers = Rs. 2078

Cost of 1 trouser = $\frac{2078}{2}=Rs.1039$

Hence Rs 1039 > Rs 808

$\therefore$ Trouser is costlier than shirt by

Rs. 1039- Rs. 808 = Rs. 231