Statement 1:The cost of 3 pens and 2 pencils is ₹80.
Let the cost of one pen be p and the cost of one pencil be q.
From this statement, we have the equation:
3p + 2q = 80.
This gives us one equation with two variables, so we cannot determine the value of p (the cost of one pen) alone. This statement alone is not sufficient.
Statement 2:The cost of 2 pens and 2 pencils is ₹70, and each pencil costs ₹10.
From this statement:
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The cost of one pencil is given as ₹10, so q = 10.
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The cost of 2 pens and 2 pencils is ₹70, so we have the equation:
2p + 2q = 70.
Substitute q = 10 into this equation:
2p + 2(10) = 70
2p + 20 = 70
2p = 50
p = 25.
This statement alone is sufficient to determine the cost of one pen as ₹25.
Conclusion:
Statement (2) alone is sufficient to find the cost of one pen, while statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
Answer: b) Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.