A certain stock of food items is sufficient for 40 men for 12 days. Assuming the eating capacity of all the men to be the same , find for how many days the food stock will last if an additional 15 men join the group.
A certain stock of food items is sufficient for 40 men for 12 days. Assuming the eating capacity of all the men to be the same , find for how many days the food stock will last if an additional 15 men join the group. Correct Answer 8811
40 men consume the food in 12 days 1 " " " " " 40 × 12 " (40 + 15) = 55 " " " " 48055 = 8811 days