A garrison of 500 men had provisions for 27 days . After 3 days a reinforcement of 300 men arrived . For how many more days will the remaining food last now?
A
15
B
16
C
15.5
D
18
Correct Answer: 15
500 men had provisions for (27 - 3) = 24 days ∴ 1 ,, ,, ,, ,, 500×24 ∴ (500 + 300) Or, 800 ,, ,, 500×24800 = 15 days