Correct option is C
Given:
Cost of a pen = p
Cost of a pencil = c
2p + 19c = 118
After changes:
5(p - 5) + 8(c + 4) = 144
Find cost of (14p + 6c)
Solution:
2p + 19c = 118 .........(1)
Form second equation
5p - 25 + 8c + 32 = 144
5p + 8c + 7 = 144
5p + 8c = 137...... ...(2)
Multiply equation (1) by 5 and equation (2) by 2 and than Subtract (2) from (1)
(10p + 95c) - (10p + 16c) = 590 - 274
79c = 316
c = 4
Substituting (c = 4) in equation (2)
5p + 8(4) = 137
5p + 32 = 137
5p = 105
p = 21
Now, cost of 14 pens and 6 pencils
14p + 6c = 14(21) + 6(4)
= 294 + 24 = ₹318