Question

A farmer has enough food to feed 48 cattles for 6 days. How many days will the food last if there were 144 cattles ?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 2
• D. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2

As animals increases, the number of days decreases. This is in inverse proportion.

Let the required number of days be t

$\frac{48}{144}$ = $\frac{t}{6}$

48 x 6 = 144 x t

t = 2

So, the food will last for 2 days.