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A garrison is provided with ration for 72 soldiers to last for 54 days. Find how long would the same amount of food last for 90 soldiers, if the individual ration is reduced by 10%?


A) 48 days

B) 72 days

C) 54 days

D) 126 days

Correct Answer:
A) 48 days

Description for Correct answer:

Let the required number of days be x.

More men, Less days (Indirect proportion)

x = \( \Large \frac{72 \times 54 \times 10}{90 \times 9} \) = 48 days.


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