Question

CRIS 100 A hostel had rations for 60 days for 500 students. After 12 days, 300 more students join the hostel mess How long will the remaining ration last?​

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

`500*\left(60-12\right)/\left(300+500\right)`

Calculate

`(500*\left(60-12\right))/(300+500)`

Calculate the sum or difference

`(500*48)/(300+500)`

Calculate the sum or difference

`(500*48)/(800)`

Cross out the common factor

`(5*48)/(8)`

Cross out the common factor

`5*6`

Calculate the product or quotient

`30`