SOLUTION: nine scouts have eight day rations. how many days rations would there then be if three more scouts join them

SOLUTION: nine scouts have eight day rations. how many days rations would there then be if three more scouts join them

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Question 915977: nine scouts have eight day rations. how many days rations would there then be if three more scouts join them

Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They have a total of 72 days' rations.
When there are 9 Scouts, each has 8 days' worth.
When there are 12 Scouts, each has 6 days' worth.

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