BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 100
Question 100 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Three pens and five rulers cost ₦65.00 while three pens and a ruler cost ₦25.00. Find the cost of a pen and a ruler respectively.
- A. ₦3.00, ₦3.00
- B. ₦3.00, ₦5.00
- C. ₦3.00, ₦10.00
- D. ₦5.00, ₦10.00Correct
- E. ₦5.00, ₦12.00
Explanation
Subtract: 4 rulers = 65 − 25 = ₦40, so a ruler = ₦10. Then 3 pens = 25 − 10 = ₦15, so a pen = ₦5.
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