Question

The stock of grain in a government warehouse lasts 30 days for 4000 people. How many days will it last for 6000 people?

Answer 1

it is a direct variation

Answer 2

Answer:

20 days.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question,

4000 people consumes in 30 days.

1 person consumes in (4000*30) days.

6000 people consumes in "x" days.

4000 * 30 = 6000 * x

or, x = (4000 * 30) / 6000 = 120000 / 6000 = 20 days. [Ans]

Therefore, 6000 people wil consume the product in 20 days.