Farm A had an average output of 300 kgs of rice per acre.
Farm A had an average output of 300 kgs of rice per acre. Farm B had an average output of 350 kgs of rice per rice. It is known that Farm B's area is 15 acres less than Farm A's. It is also known that Farm B in total harvested 3000 kgs of rice more than Farm A. What is the area of Farm A?
Answer/Solution
130 acres
Steps/Work
The area of Farm A = x acres;
The area of Farm B = x-15 acres.
Total output of Farm A = 300x kgs;
Total output of Farm B = 350(x-15) kgs.
Farm B in total harvested 3000 kgs of rice more than Farm A: 300x+3000=350(x-15) --> x=180 acres.
Answer: A.
The area of Farm B = x-15 acres.
Total output of Farm A = 300x kgs;
Total output of Farm B = 350(x-15) kgs.
Farm B in total harvested 3000 kgs of rice more than Farm A: 300x+3000=350(x-15) --> x=180 acres.
Answer: A.