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A garrison of 500 men had provisions for 27 days. After 3 days, a reinforcement of 300 men arrived. The remaining food will now last for how many days?1). 152). 163). \(17\frac{1}{2}\)4). 18

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Total provision (in men days) = 500 × 27 = 13500

After 3 days, provision left (in men days) = 13500 – 3 × 500 = 13500 – 1500 = 12000

Now, total new number of men = 500 + 300 = 800

Hence provision will LAST for = 12000/800 = 15 days


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