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? Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6
(M1*D1)/W1 = (M2*D2)/W2   here W1 = W2 (food)   M1 = 12   D1 = 8   M2 = 12+4= 
<gadget id="calculator">12+4</gadget>
<output>16</output>
16   so (12*8)= (16*D2)   D2 = 6   ANSW6R:6
<result>E</result>
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?