Question

A shepherd is paid rs.2400 for gazing 18 cows for 5 weeks.How much will be paid for gazing 20 cows for 8 weeks?

Answer 1

Rs. 4266.67(approx) will be paid for gazing 20 cows for 8 weeks.

Step-by-step explanation:

A shepherd is paid rs. 2400 for gazing 18 cows for 5 weeks .

⇒ Number of money paid for gazing 1 cow for 1 week is,
`(2400)/(18* 5) =(400)/(15)= (80)/(3)`

then,

for gazing 20 cows for 8 weeks is= Rs.
`(80)/(3)* (20* 8)`

Therefore, the amount paid for gazing 20 cows for 8 weeks is,
`(80 * 160)/(3) = (12800)/(3) = Rs. 4266.66667` or Rs. 4266.67(approx)