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The Problem
A small scale industry produces a certain number of boxes of candles in a day. The number of boxes prepared by each worker on a particular day was 2 more than thrice the number of workers working in the industry. The total number of boxes produced in a particular day was 85.
Representation in Quadratic Equation
Let's assume the number of workers in the industry as 'x'.
According to the problem, the number of boxes prepared by each worker is 2 more than thrice the number of workers. So, we can represent this as:
Number of boxes prepared by each worker = 3x + 2
Since there are 'x' workers, the total number of boxes produced in a particular day can be calculated by multiplying the number of boxes prepared by each worker with the number of workers:
Total number of boxes produced = (3x + 2) * x
According to the problem, the total number of boxes produced in a particular day is 85. So, we can represent this as:
(3x + 2) * x = 85
Now, we have represented the given problem in a quadratic equation.
Simplification of the Quadratic Equation
To find the quadratic equation, we need to simplify the equation further.
Expanding the equation:
3x^2 + 2x = 85
Rearranging the terms:
3x^2 + 2x - 85 = 0
Now, we have obtained the quadratic equation in the standard form, where the coefficients of x^2, x, and the constant term are 3, 2, and -85 respectively.
Conclusion
The quadratic equation representing the given problem is 3x^2 + 2x - 85 = 0. Therefore, option 'C' is the correct answer.
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