A garrison of 3300 men has provisions for 32 days when supplied at the rate of 850 g per head. At the end of 7 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is found that the provisions can last for 17 days more when supplied at the rate of 825 g per head. What is the strength of the reinforcement?  Select
A) 1700  B) 1000  C) 3000  D) 2700  E) 2600
825*17*x=850*25*3300   =&gt; 5000   strength of reinforcement = (5000-1300)= 1700   final answer 1700.   1700NSWER:1700
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A garrison of 3300 men has provisions for 32 days when supplied at the rate of 850 g per head. At the end of 7 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is found that the provisions can last for 17 days more when supplied at the rate of 825 g per head. What is the strength of the reinforcement?