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1200 men can finish a stock of food in 35 days. How many more men should join them so that the same stock may last for 25 days? |
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Answer» Let the number of men joined be ‘x’ men Total men = 1200
We know k = xy 1200 × 35 = x × 25 x = (1200×35)/25 = 1680 So, 1680 – 1200 = 480 Men ∴ 480 men should join for the same stock to last for 25 days. |
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