Problema Solution

the price of mathematics book is R60 less that of a science book four maths books cost R260 more than two science books calculate the prices of the books

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let


x = the cost of one mathematics book

y = the cost of one science book


the price of mathematics book is R60 less that of a science book (R is rupee the currency of India)


x = y - 60


four maths books cost R260 more than two science books


4x = 260 + 2y


by solving the system of equations


x = y - 60

4x = 260 + 2y


we find


x = R190


y = R250


the price of one math book is R190.

the price of one science book is R250.