a laborer is engaged for 20 days on the condition that he will receive rs 120 for each day he works and will be fined rs 10 for each day he absent. if he receives rs1880 in all, for how many days did he remain absent?
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Define x:
Let the number of days be worked be x
The number of days he is absent = 20 - x
Form equation and solve for x :
120x -10 (20 - x) = 1880
120x - 200 + 10x = 1880
130x = 2080
x = 16
Find the number of days he remain absent:
Absent = 20 - x = 20 - 16 = 4 days
Answer: He was absent for 4 days
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