A garrison of 1000 men has provisions for 60 days. At the end of 15 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for 20 days more. What is the reinforcement?  Choose the correct option: A) 1000 B) 2250 C) 60 D) 45 E) 1250
1000 ---- 60   1000 ---- 45   x ----- 20   x*20 = 1000*45   x = 2250   1000   -------   1250   Answer: 1250
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A garrison of 1000 men has provisions for 60 days. At the end of 15 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for 20 days more. What is the reinforcement?