Question

In an army camp, there were provisions for 550 men for 28 days. But, 700 men attended the camp. How long did the provisions last?

Answer 1

Number of days the provisions will last for 550 men = 28 days

Therefore, total amount of food available $=550\times 28$ units

No. of men attended = 700

Let the no. of days now food lasts $=x$

Therefore, total amount of food now available $=700\times x$

$\therefore 550\times 28=700\times x$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{550\times 28}{700}=22$ days