There is provision of food in fort for 1200 soldiers for 60 days. After 15 days, 200 soldiers leave the fort. Remaining food will last for how many days?
A. 56 days
B. 50 days
C. 54 days
D. 48 days
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Work equivalence method: 1200 × 45 = 1000 × x Hence, x = 54 days Variation Method: After 15 days 200 soldiers leaved. Soldiers Food for days 1200 ↓ 45 1000 ↑ x (let) Arrows show the opposite variation to each other $$\frac{{1200}}{{1000}} = \frac{{\text{x}}}{{45}}$$ Or, x = $$\frac{{1200 \times 45}}{{1000}}$$ = 54 days.Join The Discussion
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why we take 45 in answer why cant it be 60 days
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