8 men can finish a certain amount of provisions in 40 days. if 2 more men join them find for how many days will the same amount of provisions be sufficient
Answers
1 man done in 40×8
10 man donr in 40×8/10=32
STEP 1: Find the number of days the provision will last if there was only 1 person:
8 men = 40 days
1 man = 8 x 40 days
1 man = 320 days
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STEP 2: Find the number of people after 2 joined in:
8 + 2 = 10
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STEP 2: Find the number of days the provision will last if there were 10 people:
1 man = 320 days
10 men = 320 ÷ 10 days
10 men = 32 days
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Answer: The provision will last for 32 days if 2 more men joined in.