Math, asked by khushikumarikhushiku, 5 months ago

A garrison of 900 men had provision for 42 days . however , a reinforcement of 500 men arrived . for how many days will the food last now​

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Answered by angel079
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Step-by-step explanation:

men. time(days)

900. 42

500. ?(x)

men and time is in busy proportion

900:500::x:42

time equals to 900×42/500=75-6/10day

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Answered by godemode12guddu
0

Answer:

Well just visualize it as ratio which will be 900:42 which means 1 soldier will live for 36800 days(900*42).But when the reinforcements come the total number of soldiers will be 1400,so we will have to divide 36800 divided by 1400 which will 26 days.∴So they  will live for 26 days

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