A shopkeeper's net earning for a day is given by the expression 12n−3n−80, where n is the number of items sold, ₹12 is the selling price, ₹3 is the cost per item and ₹80 is fixed rent. First simplify the expression, then find its value when n=25 (answer in ₹).
Class 7Finding the Value of an ExpressionAlgebra
A130
B290
C145
D160
Step-by-Step Solution
12n−3n−80=9n−80. For n=25:9×25−80=225−80=145, so the net earning is ₹145.
Answer: C) 145
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