Mathematics
A trader buys x identical articles for ₹ 600. If the cost per article were ₹ 5 more, the number of articles that can be bought for ₹ 600 would be four less. Find the value of x.
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Answer
Given,
A trader buys x identical articles for ₹ 600.
Cost of each article = ₹
If cost is ₹ 5 more then,
New cost of each article = ₹
Given,
With the new cost the number of articles that can be bought for ₹ 600 would be four less.
Since, no. of articles cannot be negative.
∴ x = 24.
Hence, x = 24.
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