The cost of 21 pencils and 9 clippers is Rs.819. What is the total cost of 7 pencils and 3 clippers together?

A) Rs.204

B) Rs.409

C) Rs.273

D) Rs.208

Correct answer:
C) Rs.273

Description for Correct answer:
Let cost of 1 pencil and 1 clipper be p and c, respectively

Now. according to the question,

\( \Large 21p + 9c = Rs.819 \)

\( \Large 3 \left(7p+3c\right)= Rs.819 \)

\( \Large 7p + 3c = Rs.273 \)

Cost of 7 pencils and 3 clippers = Rs.273.


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