InterviewSolution
Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
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 |
|
Answer» 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 |
|