Question

A garrision of $$500$$ men had provisions for $$24$$ days However, a reinforcement of $$300$$ man arrived. The food will now last for

Answer 1

Correct option is D. $$15$$ days
$$(d) 15$$ days
Because,
A garrision of $$500$$ men had enough food for $$=24$$ days
$$1$$ men had enough food for $$=(24\times 500)$$
$$\therefore 800$$ men had enough food for $$=(24\times 500)/800$$
$$\Rightarrow15 days$$