A garrison of 200 men had provisions for 45 days. After 15 days, 40 more men join the garrison. Find the number of days for which the remaining food will last.
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This is a case of inverse proportion.
Total amount of food stock =45×200
15/45= 1/3 food stock is consumed by 200 men
2/3 food stock is left=45×200×(2/3)=6000
This amount of food stock will be consumed by
200+40 men.
So the number of days=6000/240=25 days
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