A fort had enough provisions for 100 men for 8 days. If 60 more men were joined then how many days the provisions will last for?

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Answer:

It would last for 3.2 days.

Explanation:

100 men = 8 days

10 men = 0.8 days

60 men = 0.8 x 6 = 4.8 days

Now you subtract the days of 100 men and 60 men

8 - 4.8 = 3.2 days

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