Question

The cost of two tables and three chairs is ₹ 705. If the table costs ₹ 40 more than the chair, then find the cost of the table.

• A. ₹ 165
• B. ₹ 125
• C. ₹ 150
• D. ₹ 160

Answer 1

The correct option is A

₹ 165

Let the cost of the chair to be $x.$

Then, the cost of the table = ₹ $40+x$

Cost of 3 chairs = $3x.$
Cost of 2 tables = $2(40+x)$

Total cost of 2 tables and 3 chairs = ₹ 705

$\therefore 2(40+x)+3x=705\Rightarrow 80+2x+3x=705\Rightarrow 80+5x=705\Rightarrow 5x=705-80\Rightarrow 5x=625\Rightarrow x=125$

Cost of table $=40+x=40+125=165$

$\therefore$ The cost of table is ₹ 165.