Question

There are 120 students in a hostel. Food provision for them is for 20 days. How long will
these provisions last if 40 more students join the hostel?

Answer 1

Answer:

15 days

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

There are 120 students in a hostel. Food provision for them is for 20 days.

total food for 120 students for 20 days

total=120*20

How long will  these provisions last if 40 more students join the hostel?

let days be x

students be (120+40)=160

120*20=160*x

x=15 days

Answer 2

Answer:

the food lasts for 15days