Two farmers can plow 5 hectares of rice field in a day. If 8 more farmers helped in plowing, how many hectares can they plow in a day?

Question

 Please simplify your answer.

Answer 1

2 farmers plow 5 hectares in a day

Each farmer plows 2.5 hectares,

assuming each plows the same amount.

 

8 more farmers gives a total of 

10 farmers at 2.5 hectares per farmer:

10(2.5) = 25 hectares