The cost of $2$ pencils and $3$ erasers is ₹ $9$,and the cost of $4$ pencils and $6$ erasers is ₹ $18$. Determine the cost of each pencil and each eraser.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(D) Let the cost of one pencil be ₹ $x$ and the cost of one eraser be ₹ $y$.
According to the problem,the pair of linear equations formed are:
$2x + 3y = 9$ $...(1)$
$4x + 6y = 18$ $...(2)$
We observe that equation $(2)$ is exactly $2$ times equation $(1)$.
Dividing equation $(2)$ by $2$,we get $2x + 3y = 9$,which is identical to equation $(1)$.
Since both equations represent the same line,they are coincident.
Therefore,there are infinitely many solutions for $x$ and $y$ that satisfy these equations. We cannot determine a unique cost for each pencil and eraser.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Two rails are represented by the equations $x+2y-4=0$ and $2x+4y-12=0$. Represent this situation geometrically.

$k$ ની કઈ કિંમત માટે નીચે આપેલ સુરેખ સમીકરણોની જોડને કોઈ ઉકેલ નથી?
$3x + y = 1$
$(2k - 1)x + (k - 1)y = 2k + 1$

Solve the following pairs of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:
$\frac{10}{x+y} + \frac{2}{x-y} = 4$
$\frac{15}{x+y} - \frac{5}{x-y} = -2$

Difficult
View Solution

From a bus stand in Bangalore,if we buy $2$ tickets to Malleswaram and $3$ tickets to Yeshwanthpur,the total cost is ₹ $46$; but if we buy $3$ tickets to Malleswaram and $5$ tickets to Yeshwanthpur,the total cost is ₹ $74$. Find the fares from the bus stand to Malleswaram and to Yeshwanthpur.

Solve the following pair of linear equations by the elimination method and the substitution method:
$x+y=5$ and $2x-3y=4$

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo