The cost of a pen is the largest two-digit number (in Rs.). The cost of a text book and geometry box respectively are the successor and predecessor of the cost of the pen. Find the sum of the costs of the text book and geometry box (in Rs.)

Options

A. 197
B. 198
C. 200
D. 201

Answer

B

Explanation

The largest 2-digit number = 99
Therefore, the cost of a pen = Rs. 99
The successor and predecessor of 99 are 100 and 98.
The sum of the costs of the text book and the geometry box = 98 + 100 = Rs. 198
Hence, the correct option is (b).