Question 10 of 48intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical4 marks

A Strange Puzzle! What is the balance that they each got?

(i)

Krishna paid ₹50. What is the balance?

Answer

Krishna paid ₹50 for oranges costing ₹42. The balance received is ₹8.

(ii)

Sudama paid ₹100. What is the balance?

Answer

Sudama paid ₹100 for oranges costing ₹42. The balance received is ₹58.

(iii)

Mala paid ₹200. What is the balance?

Answer

Mala paid ₹200 for oranges costing ₹42. The balance received is ₹158.

(iv)

Neela paid ₹500. What is the balance?

Answer

Neela paid ₹500 for oranges costing ₹42. The balance received is ₹458.

Explanation

(i) Balance = 50 - 42 = ₹8 (ii) Balance = 100 - 42 = ₹58 (iii) Balance = 200 - 42 = ₹158 (iv) Balance = 500 - 42 = ₹458