20 trucks can hold 150 metric tonnes. How much will 12 trucks hold ?

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Let us suppose 12 trucks can hold ‘x’ metric tonnes .
The “number of trucks” and “total holding capacity” vary in direct proportion.
$∴ \frac{20}{150} = \frac{12}{x}$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{12 \times 150}{20}$
$x = 90$
Hence, 12 trucks can hold 90 metric tonnes.

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20 trucks can hold 150 metric tonnes. How much will 12 trucks hold ?

Let us suppose 12 trucks can hold ‘x’ metric tonnes . The “number of trucks” and “total holding capacity” vary in direct proportion. ∴20150=12x ⇒x=12×15020 x=90 Hence, 12 trucks can hold 90 metric tonnes.

Let us suppose 12 trucks can hold ‘x’ metric tonnes .
The “number of trucks” and “total holding capacity” vary in direct proportion.
$∴ \frac{20}{150} = \frac{12}{x}$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{12 \times 150}{20}$
$x = 90$
Hence, 12 trucks can hold 90 metric tonnes.