provisions for 630 men to last for 25 days. How many men must be transferred to another camp so that the food lasts for 30 days?

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algol [13] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-08T08:02:52+03:00

Answer:

105

Step-by-step explanation:

25 days = Food for 630 men

30 days = x (Inverse variation)

30 * x = 630 * 25

x = 630 * 25/30

= 21 * 25

= 525 men.

630 - 525 = 105 men.

Therefore, 105 men must be transferred to another camp so that the food lasts for 30 days.