document.write( "Question 975771: A garrison of 1200 men is provisioned for 15 weeks at the rate of 3 kg per day per man.How many weeks can the same provision last for 1500 men at 4kg per day per man? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #597618 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A garrison of 1200 men is provisioned for 15 weeks at the rate of 3 kg per day per man. \n" ); document.write( "How many weeks can the same provision last for 1500 men at 4kg per day per man? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Find how many kg required by 1200 men for 15 weeks \n" ); document.write( "1200 * 7 * 15 * 3 = 378000 kg \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "let w = no. of weeks to provide for 1500 men at 4 kg per day \n" ); document.write( "1500 * 4 * 7w = 378000 \n" ); document.write( "42000w = 378000 \n" ); document.write( "w = 378000/42000 \n" ); document.write( "w = 9 weeks \n" ); document.write( " |