An emploer pays Rs. 20 for each day a worker works, and forfeits Rs. 3 for each day he is idle. At the end of 60 days, a worker gets Rs. 280 . For how many days did the worker remain idle?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 30 days  B) 20 days  C) 10 days  D) 50 days  E) 40 days
Suppose the worker remained idle for x days .Then, he worked for (60-x)days   20(60-x)-3x=280   1200-23x=280   23x=920   x=40   so, the worker remained idle for 40 days   ANSW40 daysR: 40 days
<result>E</result>
An emploer pays Rs. 20 for each day a worker works, and forfeits Rs. 3 for each day he is idle. At the end of 60 days, a worker gets Rs. 280 . For how many days did the worker remain idle?