Question

there is enough food for 600 soldiers in a fort had enough food for 30 days. After 6 days some soldiers were sent to another fort and thus the food lasted for 40 days. How many soldiers left the fort? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

After 6 days, for 600 soldiers food would last for (30 - 6) = 24 days. Given that food lasted for 40 days. ⇒ x = 240. Therefore, the number of soldiers left the fort is 240