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Ratios, Proportions & PercentagesDirect and Inverse Variations
A garrison has provisions for 30 days for a certain number of men. If $\frac{2}{3}$ of them do not attend the mess, then the food will last for how many days?
- A.45 days
- B.60 days
- C.90 daysCorrect answer
- D.75 days
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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The food will last for 90 days because the number of men consuming food is reduced to $\frac{1}{3}$, so the duration triples.