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10 men survive 24 days on 15 cans of food. How many cans are needed for 8 men to survive 36 days?

10 men survive 24 days on 15 cans of food. How many cans are needed for 8 men to survive 36 days? Correct Answer 18

1 men can survive 1 day on = 15/ 10×24 = 15/240 cans 8 men can survive 1 day = 8×15/240 = 1/2 cans 8 men can survive for 36 days = 36/2 = 18 cans therefore, 8 men can survive for 36 days = 36/2 = 18 cans 

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