please help

My friend is in CA FINAL NEW COURSE.  In her form fees details are as follows:

Admission of final new course REGISTRATION FEE :

With Articles                                                                             Rs.9000

Registration Fee with Board of studies                                Rs.500

Student's Association Fees                                                    Rs.500              

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Total                                                                                             Rs. 10000

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Without Articles                                                                         Rs. 8500

Tell me , what is the difference between "WITH " or "WITHOUT" ARTICLES..........?

How much fees she has to pay ?