A garrison of 2000 men has provisions for 54 days.

A garrison of 2000 men has provisions for 54 days. At the end of 15 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for 20 days more. What is the reinforcement?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

1900

Steps/Work

2000 ---- 54
2000 ---- 39
x ----- 20
x*20 = 2000*39
x = 3900
2000
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1900
Answer: A

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A garrison of men has provisions for days. At the end of days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for days more. What is the reinforcement?

Calculated Answer

1900

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 * n1 - n0 * n2) / n3 - n0.

n0 =2000
n1 =54
n2 =15
n3 =20