The cost of 2 tables is equal to the cost of 5 chairs. If

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The cost of 2 tables is equal to the cost of 5 chairs. If the difference of the cost of one table and one chair is Rs. 1200, then the cost of one chair is —

Let the cost of the table be Rs. p and the cost of the chair = Rs. q
From Ist condition, 2p = 5q

p =	5q
	2

From IInd condition,
p – q = Rs. 1200

5q	– q = 1200
2

3q	= 1200
2

⇒ q = Rs. 800
Hence , the cost of one chair is Rs. 800 .