A hostel has enough food for $125$ student for $16$ days. How long will the food last if $75$ more student join them?

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Solution

Total no. of students after joining $75$ more $= 125 + 75 = 200$

Now,

No. of days food will last for $125$ students $= 16$

No. of days food will last for $1$ students $= 16 \times 125$

No. of days food will last for $125$ students $= \frac{16 \times 125}{200} = 5 \times 2 = 10 days$

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