Question

A group of 120 men had provisions for 200 days. After 5 days 30 men died due to an epidemics. How long will the remaining food last ?

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Answer 1

260 days

Explanation:

Total provision for one day = 120 x 200 = 24,000

After 5 days, provision reduced by =120 x 5 = 600

So, left provision = 24,000 - 600 = 23,400 men

After 5 days, men left = 120- 30=90

Food lasting = 23400/90= 260 days more