In a fort, 360 men had provisions for 21 days. If 60 more men join them, how long will the provisions last?
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In a fort, 360 men had provisions for 21 days. If 60 more men join them, how long will the provisions last?

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Original men = 360. New men = 360 + 60 = 420. Provisions for 360 men last = 21 days. Provisions for 1 man last = (21 x 360) days. [Less men, More days] Provisions for 420 men last = = = 18 days. 420 men had provisions for 18 days.

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In a fort, 360 men had provisions for 21 days. If 60 more men join them, how long will the provisions last?

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