Question 8 of 48intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer3 marks

Their mother buys things for ₹163. What might she have bought? There is more than one possibility.

Correct Answer

There are multiple combinations possible.

(1) 1 kg beans (₹95) + 1 kg yam (₹45) + 1 kg radish (₹23): ₹95 + ₹45 + ₹23 = ₹163

(2) 1 kg beans (₹95) + 1 kg custard apple (₹45) + 1 kg radish (₹23): ₹95 + ₹45 + ₹23 = ₹163

Students can find various combinations that sum to exactly ₹163.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 1) | Q: 8 | (Page Page 3)
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Explanation

This is an open-ended problem that encourages students to explore different combinations of items from the price list to reach exactly ₹163. Multiple valid answers exist.

Solution Steps

  1. There are multiple combinations possible.

  2. Combination 1: 1 kg beans (₹95) + 1 kg yam (₹45) + 1 kg radish (₹23) = ₹163

  3. Combination 2: 1 kg beans (₹95) + 1 kg custard apple (₹45) + 1 kg radish (₹23) = ₹163

  4. Students can find various combinations that sum to exactly ₹163.

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