Question

In an army camp, 300 soldiers had food items for 13 days. If 40 of them are transferred to other camp, how long will the food items last?

Answer 1

Calculate the amount of provision for 1 soldier:

300 soldiers = 13 days

1 soldier =  300 x 13 = 3900 days

Calculate the number of soldier left after the transfer:

300 - 40 = 260

Find the number of days the food can last:

1 soldier = 3900 days

260 soldier = 3900 ÷ 260 = 15 days

Answer: The food items can last 15 days

Answer 2

the food can least 15 day s