A garrison of 1850 men has provisions for 28 days. At the end of 12 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for 10 days more. What is the reinforcement?
Answers:
A) 1850 B) 2960 C) 3000 D) 1110 E) 1712
1850 ---- 28   1850 ---- 16   x ----- 10   x*10 = 1850*16   x = 2960   1850   -------   1110   Answer: 1110
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A garrison of 1850 men has provisions for 28 days. At the end of 12 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for 10 days more. What is the reinforcement?