JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 24
Question 24 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the Oshodi market, five pens and a pencil cost ₦13.00 while in the Mushin market, two pens and four pencils cost ₦17.00. What is the cost of a pen and pencil using the prices from the two markets?
- A. pen = ₦0.50, pencil = ₦3.50
- B. pen = ₦2.50, Pencil = ₦0.50Correct
- C. pen = ₦0.50, pencil = ₦0.50
- D. pen = ₦1.50, pencil = ₦0.50
Explanation
5p + q = 13. Only pen = ₦2.50, pencil = ₦0.50 gives 5(2.50) + 0.50 = 13. This is the only option that fits the first market.
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