Question

A garrison of 900 man had provision for 42 days. however reinforcements of 500 man arrived .for how many day will the food last now ​

Answer 1

Answer:

900 men has food provisions for 42 days. If there are more men, food provisions for them will be there for less days.

Step-by-step explanation:

So, it is case of an inverse proportion. Hence, the food will last for 27 days, when a reinforcement of 500 men arrived