A farmer harvested (200\) kg of crops. Anticipating a possible drought, he saved (15\%\) of his harvest for future use. Later, a severe drought hit the community, which needed (180\) kg of food.

(a) Which proverb best describes the farmer's early action?
(b) Calculate how many kilograms the farmer actually saved.
(c) Based on the community's need, was the farmer's saved amount sufficient? Provide a brief conclusion.

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A farmer harvested (200\) kg of crops. Anticipating a possible drought, he saved (15\%\) of his harvest for future use. Later, a severe drought hit the community, which needed (180\) kg of food.

(a) Which proverb best describes the farmer's early action? 
(b) Calculate how many kilograms the farmer actually saved. 
(c) Based on the community's need, was the farmer's saved amount sufficient? Provide a brief conclusion.

Accepted Answer

Proverb: "A stitch in time saves nine". Saved amount: 30 kg. Not sufficient.

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