In a coconut grove, (x + 2) trees yield 60 nuts per year, x trees yield 120 nuts per year and (x –...
In a coconut grove, (x + 2) trees yield 60 nuts per year, x trees yield 120 nuts per year and (x – 2) trees yield 180 nuts per year. If the average yield per year per tree be 100, find x.
Answer/Solution
None of the above
Steps/Work
(x+2)×60+x×120+(x−2)×180/(x+2)+x+(x−2)=100
⇒ 360x−240/3x = 100
⇒ 60x = 240 ⇒ x = 4
Answer E
⇒ 360x−240/3x = 100
⇒ 60x = 240 ⇒ x = 4
Answer E