a Garrison has suffered sufficient provisions for 480 men for 12 days. if the number of men is reduced by 160 find how long will the provisions last.
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men days
480 12
480-160 reduced
320 x
x=(320×12)/480
x=8
food lasts for 8 days
men days
480 12
480-160 reduced
320 x
x=(320×12)/480
x=8
food lasts for 8 days
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The number of man reduced = 480 - 160 = 320.
Put the values in proportion.
Then,
12:480 :: x:320
12×320 = 480×x
12×320/480 = x
12 × 2/3 = x
x = 8.
Therefore, the food will last for 8 days.
Put the values in proportion.
Then,
12:480 :: x:320
12×320 = 480×x
12×320/480 = x
12 × 2/3 = x
x = 8.
Therefore, the food will last for 8 days.
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