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Form the pair of linear equations in the following problems and find their solutions (if they exist) by any algebraic method :
A part of monthly hostel charges is fixed and the remaining depends on the number of days one has taken food in the mess. When a student A takes food for 20 days she has to pay Rs. 1,000 as hostel charges whereas a student B, who takes food for 26 days, pays Rs. 1,180 hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost of food per day.

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fixed charge = Rs. 400 and charges per day = Rs. 30
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