Question

A philanthropist wanted to donate Rs8000 equally among the inmates ofdestitute home. Had there been 10 children less each would have got Rs.40.Find number of inmates in the home.

Answer 1

let no. of inmates be = x

then each one would get = rs. 8000/x

A.T.Q,

(x-10)40=8000

x-10=200

x=210

no. of inmates are 210