Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

175

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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