Question

12. 500 soldiers in a fort had enough food for 30 days but 125 soldiers were transferred to another fort. For
how many days did the food last then?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

given ,

500 soldier are present in the fort

and have enough food for 30 days

then ,one soldier will eat 500×30=15000

now ,if 125 soldier are transferred

so,reamning soldier 500-125 = 375

now ,food last for 375 soldier =15000/375

= 40 days

ok, thank you

I have used a concept of direct and inverse variation ,you can also do with technique of inverse variation