A military garrison in a wild frontier has 60 men who have provisions to last 26 weeks. At the end of 6 weeks they are joined by another 30 men. How long will the provisions last?	Choose one
A) 13 1/3	B) 12 1/3	C) 11 3/3	D) 12 1/2	E) 12 3/4
Total provisions=600*26*7=10920   Provisions used for in 6 weeks=6*7*600=2520   remaining provisions=8400   remaining provisions need to be split between 90(60+30) people.   Number of provisions per person= 8400/90   we need to find the answer in terms of weeks=(8400/90)/7=40/3   13 1/3nswer:13 1/3
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A military garrison in a wild frontier has 60 men who have provisions to last 26 weeks. At the end of 6 weeks they are joined by another 30 men. How long will the provisions last?