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Question
4 men or 6 women earn Rs. 360 in one day. Find, how much will:
(i) a man earn in one day?
(ii) a woman earn in one day?
(iii) 6 men and 4 women earn in one day?
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Solution
4 men earn Rs. 360 in one day
(i) 1 man can earn = Rs.`360/4` = Rs.90 in one day
(ii) 6 women earn Rs. 360 in one day
1 woman can earn Rs.`360/6` = Rs.60 in one day
(iii) ∴ 6 men and 4 women earn in one day
= 6 × 90 + 4 × 60 = 540 + 240 = Rs.780
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