Question

The students of a class arranged a picnic. Each student contributed as many rupees as the number
of students in the class. If the total contribution is 1156, find the strength of the class.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number of students in the class be x

Therefore, contribution by each student is Rsx

According to question, x×x=1156

x2=1156⇒x=1156⇒x=342⇒x=34

The strength of class is 34 students.