Question

A farmer wishes to purchase a number of sheep found the if they cost him Rs 42 a head, he would not have money enough by Rs 25; But if they cost him Rs 40 a head, he would them have Rs 40 more than he required; find the number of sheeps, and the money which he had.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Well if he has 2 unknowns and two eqs, then x should be the # of sheep, and y should be money.

40x=y-40.

42x=y+28

Subtract the 2 eqs:

2x-68

x=34.

y=1400

Answer 2

Answer: The number of sheeps are 34 and the monry which he had are 1400rs

Step-by-step explanation:

Well if he has 2 unknowns and two equations, then x should be the # of sheep, and y should be money.

40x=y-40.

42x=y+28

Subtract the 2 equations:

2x-68

x=34.

y=1400