a garrison of 120 soldiers had provisions for 60. After 8 days, a reinforcement of 40 soldiers arrived. find the number of days food will last
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39 days
Step-by-step explanation:
initial food was 120*60=7200 person for one day
in 8 days 120 soldiers finished=8*120=960 parts
bal=7200-960=6240 unis
so bal food is for 6240 persons for one day
Total soldiers=120+40=160
so food will last for days
=6240/160
=39 days
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