Question

a family of 16 had enough food to last them for 20 days.if 4 guests arrived suddenly for how long will the amount of food last

Answer 1

The food last after 15 days because if 16 people eat it in 20 days then 4 people eat the 5days food so if 4 guests arrive then days reduces by 5 and remains only 15 .So,food lasts after 15 days

Answer 2

The amount of food lasts for 16 days  

Step-by-step explanation:

Food lasts for 16 people = 20 days

4 guests arrived

So, Number of people = 4+16=20

Food lasts for 1 people = $20 \times 16$

Food lasts for 20 people =$\frac{20 \times 16}{20}=16$

Hence The amount of food lasts for 16 days  

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