Question 1055859
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Farmers mowed 60 acres of grass a day instead of 50 and managed to finish the task one day earlier than planned. 
What is the area of the meadow they were mowing?
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The direct translation the condition to math is this equation

{{{x/50 - x/60}}} = 1,

where "x" is the area under the question.

{{{x/50}}} is the time required to complete the job mowing 50 acres per day.

{{{x/60}}} is the time required to complete the job mowing 60 acres per day.

1 on the right is the time difference, according to the condition.

Mulpiply both sides by LCD(50,60) = 300. You will get

6x - 5x = 300,

1x = 300  --->  x = 300.

<U>Answer</U>.  The area of the meadow they were mowing was 300 acres.
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