Question

An army platoon has enough rations to last 20

men for 6 days. If 4 more men join the group,
for how many fewer days will the rations last?

Answer 1

1 day

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Find the total number of rations per day first:

• 20 * 6 = 120

Now divide the total number by the increased number of men in the group to find the number of days:

• 120 / (20 + 4) =
• 120 / 24 =
• 5 days

This means the rations will last for:

• 6 - 5 = 1 day fewer