Cows

Agricultural cooperative has increased the number of housed cows by 14% to 285 units. By how many cows increased agricultural cooperative the number of cows?

Correct result:

x =  35

Solution:


1.14•y = 285
x = 285 - y

1.14y = 285
x+y = 285

x = 35
y = 250

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