Question 1115291: The hostel charges is Rs.6300 for 35 students for 24 days. in how many days will the hostel charges Rs.3375 for 25 students. Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:Answer by ikleyn(52855) (Show Source):
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The hostel charges Rs.6300 for 35 students for 24 days.
In how many days will the hostel charge Rs.3375 for 25 students.
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This proportion says that the rate for one student per day is the same for both situations.
From the proportion, the number of days x is
x = = 18.
Answer. 18 days.
Solved.
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