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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 ? 1000 as hostel charges whereas a student B, who takes food for 26 days, pays ? 1180 as hostel charges. Find the fixed charges and the cost of food per day.

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fixed charges of a hostel 400 and cot of food per day 30
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