Question

in a camp , there is provision for 500 cadets for 18 days . if instead of 500 , there are 100 more cadets , for how long the provision will last?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:Initially there were 300 persons in the camp who had food for 42 days. Now, with more 50 coming in, there are a total of 350 persons and say the food will now last for x day, then

300×42=350×x

⇒350300×42​=x

⇒x=36days

Answer 2

Answer:

21 days

Step-by-step explanation

1. the no.of cadets can be used for a day are 27(500/18)
2. if there are 100 more cadets there will be 600 cadets(500+100)
3. we can use the cadets for 3days(100/27)
4. so totally we can get provision for 3 more days
5. hence we can continue to use the provision for 21 days

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