Question
the daily wages of a man is 60 and that of a boy is 35. if the daily wages of total 20 men and boys is 900. find the number of men.
Answers
Reiny
number of men ---- x
number of boys ---- 20-x
solve for x
60x + 35(20-x) = 900
You should get 8 men .... etc
number of boys ---- 20-x
solve for x
60x + 35(20-x) = 900
You should get 8 men .... etc