The cost of 32 pens and 12 pencils is Rs. 790. What is the total cost (in Rs.) of 8 pens and 3 pencils together? 

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  1. 200.5
  2. 197.5
  3. 180.5
  4. 220.5

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Option 2 : 197.5
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Given:

The cost of 32 pens and 12 pencils = Rs.790

Calculation:

The cost of 32 pens and 12 pencils = Rs.790

Divide both sides by 4

The cost of 8 pens and 3 pencils = 790/4 = Rs.197.5

∴ The correct answer is Rs.197.5.

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