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CTET 1 Mar 2026 Paper 1, Question 38

Topic: Money

Q38

The cost of 8 pens is ₹ 116 and the cost of 15 pencils is ₹ 67·50. Surbhi has one ₹ 200 note. If she buys 6 pens and 8 pencils, then how many rupees are left with her ?

  1. (1) ₹ 70
  2. (2) ₹ 77Correct answer
  3. (3) ₹ 80
  4. (4) ₹ 74

Solution.

CBSE answer: (2)

Answer: (2) ₹ 77

  1. One pen =116÷8=₹14.50= 116 \div 8 = ₹ 14.50; 6 pens =₹87= ₹ 87.
  2. One pencil =67.50÷15=₹4.50= 67.50 \div 15 = ₹ 4.50; 8 pencils =₹36= ₹ 36.
  3. Total spent =87+36=₹123= 87 + 36 = ₹ 123.
  4. Money left =200−123=₹77= 200 - 123 = ₹ 77.