A farmer uses 1/3 of his land to plant cassava, 2/5 of the remaining and to plant maize and the rest vegetables.if vegetables cover an area of 10acres,what is the total area of the farmers land.
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Answer:
Cassava = 1/3 of his landRemaining after planting Cassava = 1 - 1/3 = 2/3 of his land
Maize = 2/5 x 2/3 = 4/15 of his land
Vegetables = 2/3 - 4/15 = 2/5 of his land
If vegetables = 10 acres
2/5 of his land = 10 acres
1/5 of his land = 10 ÷ 2 = 5 acres
5/5 of his land = 5 x 5 = 25 acres
Answer: Total area 25 acres.
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