A group of 12 boy scouts had enough food to last for 10 days when they arrived at camp. However, 8 more scouts joined them without the amount of food bieng increased. How long will the food last if each scout is given the same daily ration as originally planned?
+5265 So do 12*10. 120 rations.
Now we have 120 rations divided by 20 people, because 12+8=20.
The rations will last 6 days
Thats a pretty simple question really. At a ratio of 12 to 10. 20 scouts food supply would last 6 days.
Not my fault your explanations are confusing. 40% more scouts results in 40% less food. So 10-4 = 6days. You people cant even do simple math.
+5265 She said she did not understand the question, not my explanation. You should go talk to your mother about manners. They're wonderful things!
You have to admit you over complicated the question with your shitty explanation though.
+40 I found Rarin's answer rather satisfactory. It was beautifully diagramed, and, I believe that you should try to post the simplest possible solution, Rarin therefore, exceeded. You, guest, simply do not know when to hold your tongue. You accuse people because your D- brain, simply can not find another enjoyable past time. I feel sorry for you...
My answer is the simplest possible solution. How can you accurately determine there were 120 rations that is a made up fantasy. He is just cant comprehend simple percentage ratios that 40% more equals 40% less.
+5265 Maybe because it said that they had enough for 12 people to have it for 10 days. 12*10=120. :)
+1316 Where do you get the 40% more from?
The last time I checked 8 was 66.66...% more than 12.
