A garrison of 500 men had provisions for 24 days. However, a reinforcement of…
2023
A garrison of 500 men had provisions for 24 days. However, a reinforcement of 300 men arrived. The food will now last for …………….
Answer: A. 15 days — Answer: 15 days Explanation: Calculate total food in man-days: 500 men × 24 days = 12,000 man-days. After reinforcement, total number of men = 500 + 300 = 800…
- A.
15 days
- B.
22 days
- C.
26 days
- D.
28 days
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Correct answer: A
Answer: 15 days
Explanation:
Calculate total food in man-days: 500 men × 24 days = 12,000 man-days.
After reinforcement, total number of men = 500 + 300 = 800 men.
Divide total man-days by new number of men: 12,000 ÷ 800 = 15 days.
Therefore, the provisions will now last 15 days.
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