10 dinar is divided equally among a group of men so that when 6 more men are added to their number and 40 dinar is divided equally among them, then each receives as much as he did previously. Find the original number of men.
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So, initially, each man receives 10/x dinar. When 6 more men are added, the total number of men becomes x + 6. Now, each man receives 40/(x + 6) dinar. According to the given condition, each man receives the same amount as before. So, we can set up the Show more…
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