A work is completed in (x) days. If (2) workers are added, the same work is completed (3) days earlier. If total work is (60) worker-days, how many workers were there initially?

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Correct answer: (5)

Let initial workers be (w). The time is (\frac{60}{w}). From (\frac{60}{w}-\frac{60}{w+2}=3), (w=5).

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(5)

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Let initial workers be (w). The time is (\frac{60}{w}). From (\frac{60}{w}-\frac{60}{w+2}=3), (w=5).

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Word Problems and Applications.

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