Question

Rs. 6500 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there been 15 more persons, each would have got Rs. 30 less. Find the original number of persons.

Answer 1

Let x be the no. of person and y is amount taken by each person.

3250 = x² + 15x

x² + 15x – 3250 = 0

On applying Sreedhracharya formula

X = – 65 or X = 50

The persons are 50 (As positive values are only considered).