SOLUTION: A group of 12 girl scouts had enough food to last for 8 days when they arrived in camp. However, 4 more scouts joined them without the amount of food being increased. How long will

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Question 261687: A group of 12 girl scouts had enough food to last for 8 days when they arrived in camp. However, 4 more scouts joined them without the amount of food being increased. How long will the food last if each scout is given the same daily ration as originally planned?

a) 2 b)3 c) 4 d)5 e)6

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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12*8=96 FOOD DAYS.
96/16=6 DAYS WORTH OF FOOD FOR 16 GIRLS.