Question 187

A certain number of capsules were purchased for Rs.216, 15 more capsules could have been purchased in same amount of each capsule was cheaper by Rs 10. What was the number of capsules purchased?

Solution

Number of capsules purchased = x

$$\frac{216}{x}$$ = $$\frac{216}{x+15}$$ + 10

x = 12 satisfies the equation.

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