In a family, the consumption of wheat is 4 times that of rice. The total consumption of the two cereals is 80 kg.
In a family, the consumption of wheat is 4 times that of rice. The total consumption of the two cereals is 80 kg. Find the quantities of rice and wheat consumed in the family.
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Let the quantity of rice consumed in the family be x kg.
So, quantity of wheat consumed = 4x kg
According to question, x + 4x = 80
⇒ 5x = 80
⇒ x = 80/5 = 16
Thus, 16 kg rice consumed in the family and 4 × 16 = 64 kg wheat consumed in the family
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