In a camp, sufficient food was provided to 500 men to last for 10 days. But after 5 days, 2000 more men joined. How long the food will last for after joining the 2000 new men?
Q1. In a camp, sufficient food was provided to 500 men to last for 10 days. But after 5 days, 2000 more men joined. How long the food will last for after joining the 2000 new men?
Answer: 1 day
Explanation: Food remaining after 5 days = 500 × 5 = 2500 man-days; with 500 + 2000 = 2500 men, it lasts 2500/2500 = 1 day.