Question 83

In a Hostel of 50 girls, there are food provisions for 40 days. If 30 more girls join the hostel, how long will these provisions last?

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In a hostel of 50 girls, food are available $= 40$ days.
For 1 girl, food provisions $= 50 \times 40 = 2000$ days
Now , for (50+30) girls i.e. 80 girls, the food provision $= \frac{2000}{80} = \frac{200}{8} = 25$ days.

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Question 83 In a Hostel of 50 girls, there are food provisions for 40 days. If 30 more girls join the hostel, how long will these provisions last?

In a hostel of 50 girls, food are available =40 days. For 1 girl, food provisions=50×40=2000 days Now , for (50+30) girls i.e. 80 girls, the food provision =200080=2008=25days.

Question 83

In a Hostel of 50 girls, there are food provisions for 40 days. If 30 more girls join the hostel, how long will these provisions last?

In a hostel of 50 girls, food are available $= 40$ days.
For 1 girl, food provisions $= 50 \times 40 = 2000$ days
Now , for (50+30) girls i.e. 80 girls, the food provision $= \frac{2000}{80} = \frac{200}{8} = 25$ days.