SOLUTION: The cost of a carpet 5m long is Rs2800 .If its breadth were 1m less ,the cost would have been Rs2100.Find the original breadth of the carpet.
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Question 1055112: The cost of a carpet 5m long is Rs2800 .If its breadth were 1m less ,the cost would have been Rs2100.Find the original breadth of the carpet.
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be the original breadth of the carpet. Assuming the cost per square foot of the carpet remains constant, then:
2800/5n=2100/5(n-1)
14000n-14000=10500n
3500n=14000
n=4
The breadth of the carpet was originally 4m. ☺☺☺☺
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