Question

Half a swarm of bees went to collect nectar from a rose garden.Three-fourths of the rest went to another garden .The rest 120 were still undecided.How many bees were there in all?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. Of bees be x

Bees which went to collect nectar from roses=1/2x

Bees which went to other gardens=3/4×1/2x=3/8x

Remaining bees=120

A/q

1/2x+3/8x+120=x

1/2x+3/8x-x=-120

4x+3x-8x/8=-120

7x-8x=-960

X=960(- are cancelled)

X=960

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